Gas Prices Dip, Diesel Hits Record Highs

0:00On March 25, gas prices across the country dipped a bit today, with the national average sitting at $3.97 per gallon, as of 3.25 pm, eastern time, that's down about 1 cent and 4.10s from yesterday, though it's still up 8 cents from last week. Meanwhile, diesel prices hit record highs in California and Washington State, topping $7 per gallon in California, and over $6 in Washington. These spikes come amid global oil market jitters from disruptions in the straight of Hormuz. Fuel costs have climbed sharply lately, with national gasoline averages jumping 24 cents over the past week to around $3.92 on Monday. Diesel followed suit, rising 27 cents to $5.23 nationally. Experts point to seasonal demand plus those ongoing supply issues for middle east tensions as the main drivers. Align costs are feeling the pinch, and everyday drivers are noticing higher pump prices compared

1:00to a month or a year ago. Looking ahead, gasoline could soon cross the $4 mark nationwide for the first time since 2022, while diesel keeps pushing toward. Multi-year peaks. Keep an eye on your local stations as these trends play out.