Snow and Surges: Winter Storms Could Drive Gas Prices Higher

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Winter storms in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes could push U.S. gas prices higher after spikes tied to Iran-related tensions and the Strait of Hormuz. The national average is around $3.63/gal, with past storms showing mixed effects—some events preceded brief dips but were followed by volatility and rebounds—highlighting ongoing energy-price swings driven by weather and geopolitics, as seen in 2026, 2022, 2021, and 2016 data from AAA and the EIA.
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