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How are drivers riding out the gas crisis?

Category: Business
Duration: 00:09:09
Publish Date: 2026-04-08 09:12:00
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If you’re a commuter, gas prices may not be your friend right now. The average cost of a gallon is more than $4 across the country. California’s average is close to $6. So how are drivers around the country responding? Today on the show, we hear how they’re adapting to higher prices and how much this gas price increase could cost Americans over the year. 

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