How worried are Americans about rising petrol prices?
The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.
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Notable Quotes
"I probably would be impeached."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The U.S. could do a lot about the strait and threatened Iran if it blocks the waterway."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If you look, they have nothing left."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Even if oil production and distribution resume relatively quickly, U.S. gas prices could stay elevated until the fall."
— David Kelly , Academic
"Americans feel the impact of higher gas prices every week when they fill their car tank."
— Ian Bremmer , Academic
"If oil prices continue to retreat, it makes the odds of hitting $4 per gallon much less likely."
— Patrick De Haan , Academic
"The impact on energy flows from the Middle East will be dictated by two key variables."
— David Oxley , Academic
"They shouldn't go much higher than they are here, because the world is very well supplied with oil."
— Chris Wright , Executive
"This is coming at a really bad time for California."
— Doug Johnson , Executive
"I commute for work, back and forth to the Bay Area a few times a week... It really adds up quickly."
— Neil McElroy , Other
"It's expensive. I'm trying to save money but I really can't with all these gas prices, especially since I live like 30 minutes away."
— Saul Torres , Other
Key People
Chris Wright is the U.S. Energy Secretary.
Chief global strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
Chief climate and commodities economist at Capital Economics.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Northern California AAA spokesperson discussing gas price trends.
Hillary Clinton is a former U.S. Secretary of State and presidential candidate.
Founder of Eurasia Group, a global political risk research and consulting firm.
A driver commuting to the Bay Area who expresses concern over rising gas prices.
Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
A driver who is affected by the rising gas prices.
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The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.
Americans across the country express frustration over rising gas prices, with many noting significant increases at the pump amid the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Gasoline prices in the U.S. have risen sharply due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, with the national average now at $3.48 per gallon, up 48 cents from last week and 58 cents from a month ago.
In Chicago, gas prices have surged, with the average price at $3.79 per gallon, up from $3.45 nationally, as the war in Iran continues to impact fuel markets.
In South Florida, gas prices have increased sharply, with drivers paying $3.24 per gallon at Costco in Davie, as the conflict in Iran affects fuel markets.
In California, gas prices have risen by 5 cents from Sunday and 55 cents from a week ago, with the average price now at $3.79 per gallon, as the Iran conflict affects fuel markets.
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