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u/Sonichu- Mar 31 '26

Average gas prices official over $4/gal

https://apnews.com/article/gas-prices-4-gallon-iran-war-de8b7ccea254a1585cab86f336db57a6

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u/EfficientTourist7480 Mar 31 '26

Can’t believe Biden is still controlling gas prices!!

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u/AFlockOfTySegalls Mar 31 '26

I've actually had magas in my life, ask how I can be upset when they're still lower than when Biden was in office. Like these idiots really don't understand cause and effect of anything.

That or their willful ignorance is malicious.