Gas prices are climbing again with no end in sight, experts say: Here's why

Gas prices shot up 25 cents a gallon overnight in some parts of the U.S. this week, and experts say they could go up even more in coming weeks.

How surging oil prices could raise the cost of consumer goods
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Energy expert Carolyn Kissane explains how disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz could affect groceries, trucking and everyday products.

BP Whiting refinery lockout nears 6 months as union, oil giant remain at odds
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Nearly 800 workers remain locked out at BP’s Whiting refinery as the bitter labor dispute nears six months, raising questions about union power, refinery operations and whether the standoff could become a major test for organized labor.

How record diesel prices could raise costs for consumers
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A policy expert explains how fuel prices, trade tensions and oil reserves could affect transportation costs, everyday goods and prices at the pump.

National average price for diesel reaches all-time high at $5.85 a gallon

The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.  

Trump admin says oil is moving through Strait of Hormuz as gas prices remain above $4
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The Trump administration says more oil is moving through the Strait of Hormuz and gas prices will fall, as Democrats raise concerns about the toll the conflict with Iran is taking on U.S. service members.

Indiana Democratic Party chair: 'End the war' instead of extending gas tax holiday
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Indiana drivers will continue paying some of the nation's lowest gas prices after Gov. Mike Braun extended the state's gas tax holiday, which had been set to expire Friday. Karen Tallian, chair of the Indiana Democratic Party, joins the show to discuss the extension and what it means for Hoosier drivers.

Can the US avoid all-out war with Iran? Congressman weighs in
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Illinois Congressman Bill Foster discusses the latest U.S. strikes on Iran, the risk of a wider conflict, Iran's nuclear program, rising gas prices and whether a diplomatic solution is still possible.

US average gas price rises above $4 a gallon again

Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark.

Strait of Hormuz reopens, but relief at the pump may take time
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The Strait of Hormuz has reopened, but Chicago gas prices are still above the national average. GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, joins Good Day Chicago to explain why.

Illinois pauses gas tax hike. What that means for drivers | ChicagoLIVE
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Illinois will not increase its gas tax on July 1 as previously scheduled. We speak to the Illinois Policy Institute and a former state lawmaker about what that means for drivers.

Gas prices won’t drop anytime soon despite Strait of Hormuz reopening, EIA says

Ships will soon be sailing through the Strait of Hormuz again, and drivers across the country are all wondering when gas prices may return to where they were before the conflict with Iran began. 

Rise in gas prices from Iran war could have helped inflation hit a 3-year high

U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.

Cars line up for $1.99 gas across Chicago: "It's a blessing"
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Fox Chicago's Jake Hamilton checks out the line of cars swarming a gas station on the city's Northwest Side in pursuit of less than $2 a gallon.

US gas prices over 40% higher than last year after big jump in May

The pain drivers are feeling at the pump continued into May with the cost of gas rising for the fourth straight month. Prices now sit 42.2% higher than the same time last year, with most of the country experiencing an even larger increase over that time. 

Expert analysis: Gas prices surge ahead of Memorial Day travel rush
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With millions preparing for Memorial Day road trips and gas prices topping $5 a gallon in Illinois, GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan explains why another spike could be coming and how drivers can save at the pump.

Illinois gas prices spike again as pain at the pump worsens
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Gas prices across Illinois have jumped another 70 cents in just a week, and Brian Jackson breaks down what’s driving the surge and how long drivers could feel the impact.

Expert analysis: Gas prices surge nationwide as drivers feel pain at the pump
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GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan explains why gas prices are climbing so quickly, how today’s costs compare historically and when drivers could finally see relief if the war ends.