U.S. National Average Gasoline Price Reaches $4 Per Gallon

Why it matters locally: Hawaii consistently experiences gasoline prices significantly higher than the national average due to its remote location and reliance on imported fuel, meaning local drivers are already paying substantially more than $4 per gallon and this national benchmark signals further upward pressure.

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The average price of gasoline across the United States has reached $4 per gallon. This national figure incorporates prices from all states. Drivers in some states have paid gasoline prices exceeding $4 per gallon for a period preceding this national average.