# gasoline

Type: Product

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/gasoline-product
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-11**: Current Peak — California gas prices hit $5.33, while the national average reaches $3.57.
- **2026-03-09**: Market Correction — Crude oil futures drop back to approximately $80 per barrel.
- **2026-02-28**: Military Escalation — Strikes against Iran begin; crude oil futures skyrocket toward $100/bbl.
- **2026-02-11**: Baseline Pricing — National average gas price sits at $2.93 per gallon.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Gas Hits $4: Fossil Fuel Volatility Opens 15% Cost Gap vs. EV Charging
2026-06-28 05:44:10 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 20

The spike to $4 a gallon underscores the economic fragility of oil dependency, giving electric vehicles an even larger per-mile cost advantage. Climate watchers see the price shock as a preview of the volatile future that renewables and EVs are designed to mitigate.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/climate-gas-4-ev-advantage-hormuz

### Global Conflict and Regulatory Costs Drive California Gas Prices to $5.33
2026-03-12 00:17:39 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The escalation of military conflict between the U.S.-Israel coalition and Iran has sent crude oil futures into a tailspin, with California gas prices hitting a national high of $5.33 per gallon. While national prices have risen 19% in a month, California's unique regulatory environment and geographic isolation are magnifying the impact of global supply disruptions.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/california-gas-prices-iran-conflict-market-trends

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