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WATCH: Americans struggling with the record rise in gas prices

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Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy discusses the significant increase in gas prices, noting that a gallon of regular gas has risen by more than $1.50 since the start of the war with Iran. This report highlights the financial strain on Americans due to these record-high prices. The article was published on September 25, 2026.

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Since September 2023, Americans have faced record increases in gasoline prices due to tensions with Iran. According to GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan, the average price of a gallon of regular gas has risen by more than $1.50 since the start of the conflict with Iran. This significant rise is causing financial strain on American consumers who are already dealing with high costs and economic challenges.

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GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan shares his outlook on gas prices over the next week as the average of a gallon of regular gas rises up more than a $1.50 since the war with Iran began.

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2026-09-25 · ABC News (US)

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GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan shares his outlook on gas prices over the next week as the average of a gallon of regular gas rises up more than a $1.50 since the war with Iran began. asserted

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