# U.S. Energy Information Administration

Type: organization

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/us-energy-information-administration-organization
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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)

### 40% Jump in Summer Bills Fuels Attack on Renewable Mandates
2026-07-06 22:31:08 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

American households face nearly $800 in cooling costs this summer, a 40% surge since 2020, igniting a political firestorm over renewable energy mandates. The debate pits affordability against decarbonization, threatening climate policy progress.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/rising-electric-bills-clean-energy-debate-climate

### Global Conflict and Regulatory Costs Drive California Gas Prices to $5.33
2026-03-12 00:17:39 · Sentiment: Negative · 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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