The U.S. is the world’s leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?

Motorists are paying sharply higher fuel prices since the outbreak of the Iran war, despite the U.S. being the world’s largest oil producer. Why? After all, as of 2023 (the latest data available), the U.S. churned out roughly 13 million barrels of crude a day, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). That compares with roughly 10 … Read more

Oil, gas prices jump as Trump flirts with striking Iranian oil infrastructure

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Iranian oil infrastructure could be a U.S. target sent oil and gasoline prices higher on Monday, as traders weighed the risk of a deeper confrontation that could further exacerbate global energy supplies. On Friday, Trump ordered strikes on military assets on Iran’s … Read more

With gas prices still rising, experts recommend 3 ways to save fuel

As the war in the Middle East drives up energy prices, Americans are feeling the pinch at the gas pump. With elevated prices likely to stick around in the near future, experts say there are some practical steps drivers can take to stretch their fuel a little farther. Gas prices hit $3.72 per gallon on Monday, an … Read more

Gas prices edge higher with Brent crude remaining above $100 per barrel

Gasoline prices inched higher on Monday with Brent crude remaining above $100 per barrel, as the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for the global energy supply, remains paralyzed amid the Iran war.  The average price for a gallon of gas rose to $3.72 on Monday, up from $3.70 on Sunday and representing an increase … Read more

When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther

DETROIT — When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive. “It’s a hard one to swallow, right? You gotta put gas in to go about your day and get to work and pick the kids up … Read more