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. 

ExxonMobil VP issues stark warning on energy prices in coming weeks

An Exxon chief is warning of skyrocketing energy prices as shareholders approved a plan for the company's corporate structure to relocate from New Jersey to Texas.

American confidence in economy drops to four-year low, poll finds

American economic confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four years, driven by a combination of resurgent inflation, soaring gas prices and growing political pessimism in both parties. 

Holiday travel impacted by high gas prices
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The wet weather and high fuel costs are not crashing people's plans for the long weekend, with a record number set to travel. However, as FOX's Caroline Shively learned, there are some who say the jump at the pump is affecting when and where they head this summer.

Is cheap gas bad for your car?

As gas prices soar, are the cheapest gas stations OK for your car? We talked to an expert to find out.

Newsom warns Californians to avoid Chevron over high gas prices

California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged drivers to avoid Chevron gas stations over Memorial Day weekend because of higher fuel prices.

April had the 6th-highest gas prices in nearly 4 years

Consumers faced record-breaking hardship at the pump in April as the national average for a gallon of gas exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.

Map: How much are federal, state gas taxes?

State gas taxes are often higher than the federal gas tax, and help maintain roads and infrastructure. Here is a breakdown.

Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax amid high fuel prices

President Donald Trump said on Monday morning that he aims to suspend the federal gas tax for a period of time to help address high fuel prices.

Gas prices soar in Central Texas amid tensions in Iran

The conflict in Iran is sending fuel costs soaring as tensions continue to threaten the global oil supply, and drivers across Central Texas are feeling the impact.

Gas prices shock Central Texas drivers
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The conflict in Iran is sending fuel costs soaring as tensions continue to threaten the global oil supply, and drivers across Central Texas are feeling the impact.

These New York-area airports saw the most flight disruptions last month

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled in April, and things like rising oil prices and Spirit Airlines' recent shutdown haven't helped.

US restaurant sales fall as Iran war drives up gas prices

With pain at the gas pump reaching new highs due to U.S.-Iran tensions, many consumers are pulling back on dining out. Major restaurant brands report falling revenue as households pivot to cost-saving measures to offset rising daily expenses.

California gas prices highest in U.S.

According to data from AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in California is now above $6, leading a nationwide surge that has seen prices jump 44 percent since the onset of the conflict.

Poll finds Texans 'very concerned' about rising gas prices

A new poll from the University of Texas' Texas Politics Project shows more than half of all Texans are very concerned about rising gas prices amid the war in the Middle East.

BP profit doubles as US gas prices hit highest levels since Iran war began

Petroleum giant BP has earned more than double its profit since the conflict with Iran began two months ago, far exceeding last year’s total. 

Most Americans blame Trump for rising gas prices, poll finds

A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.

Here's where gas prices are highest and lowest in the US

Gas prices are climbing fast across the U.S., hitting every driver’s wallet. Here’s where it is most – and least – expensive.