The Network · 2026-04-01 00:26:56 · ZeroHedge
The national average price for gasoline has breached the politically sensitive $4-per-gallon mark, creating immediate domestic pressure as President Trump reportedly considers de-escalating military action against Iran. This price surge, a 35% jump for Regular 87 gasoline and the largest monthly shock on record since 2...
The Vault · 2026-04-07 17:26:58 · ZeroHedge
Consumer inflation fears are accelerating ahead of key economic data, with the New York Fed's March survey showing a sharp jump in short-term expectations. The one-year-ahead inflation outlook surged to 3.42%, matching its highest level since April 2025 and marking a significant rise from February's 3.00%. This spike w...
The Network · 2026-04-10 02:39:26 · ZeroHedge
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared an immediate 30-day suspension of the state's 7% gasoline sales tax, a direct response to rising fuel prices that his administration explicitly links to the ongoing US-Iran war. The emergency measure, announced on April 8, is framed as urgent relief for residents facing 'pain at...
The Network · 2026-04-10 15:52:21 · Bloomberg Markets
The escalating conflict in Iran is triggering a direct financial response within U.S. state governments, with multiple states now actively considering a temporary halt to state gas taxes. This emergency relief measure, aimed at blunting surging fuel costs for consumers, represents a significant fiscal trade-off, potent...
The Vault · 2026-04-15 17:52:43 · ZeroHedge
A sharp 16% surge in gasoline spending by Bank of America customers in March signals a direct hit to household budgets from fuel price shocks, yet broader consumer spending has so far held firm. The national average for regular gasoline has remained stubbornly above the politically sensitive $4-per-gallon mark for two ...