US Gas Prices Hit Highest Level in 4 Years, Analyst Says

The national average price for a gallon of gas reached $4.17 on Tuesday.
US Gas Prices Hit Highest Level in 4 Years, Analyst Says
Customers pump gas at a gas station in Miami on April 13, 2026. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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The average price for a gallon of gasoline hit its highest level in four years on Tuesday as the cost of a barrel of oil remains elevated amid the conflict with Iran, according to a prominent analyst.

The national average price for a gallon of gas was $4.17, “the highest level since 2022,” and surpassed the $4.16 price reported earlier this month, said GasBuddy analyst Patrick de Haan in an X post on April 28.

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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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