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There are just four states left with gas under $3 per gallon as prices soar nationwide — one average has already hit $5.20
- Gas prices nationwide jumped, with only four states under $3 per gallon, signaling a broad price spike.
- California leads with about $5.20 per gallon, far above other states.
- Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas remain under $3, the latest holdouts.
- Energy concerns tied to Middle East tensions are cited as a driver of price increases.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the spike may be short-term, not a long-term trend.
- California’s high prices are driving some drivers to switch to public transit or seek deals.
- State-level variations show the Northeast also facing notable increases in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
- Several states and cities report higher prices in expensive urban areas like Oakland and San Francisco.
- National trend follows global crude price dynamics and refinery constraints noted by observers.
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