US gas stations recorded a new price spike on Sunday, April 26, 2026, as California nears the $6 mark per gallon. Oregon and Nevada joined the "$5 list" alongside Washington and Hawaii due to the ongoing energy supply crisis. The
national average of $4.11 reflects the market's high sensitivity to the Hormuz Strait's effective closure, which handles 20% of global oil. Despite the US naval blockade on Iranian ports, domestic fuel costs continue to rise, impacting industrial sectors. Experts suggest
that as long as the diplomatic gap remains wide, American consumers will bear the brunt of these geopolitical shifts in mid-2026.
