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Average gas prices have soared since the start of the Iran war and were up to a nationwide average of more than $4 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy, and inflation spiked in March.
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Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Since the start of hostilities in late February, oil prices have surged roughly 50% amid disruptions to global supply, according to Reuters.
—Chaewon Chung
april 13, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
At the start of evidence presentation in the trial on April 7, Horner pleaded guilty to capital murder in the course of kidnapping.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
During his career, Taillon spent five years with the Pirates, two seasons with the New York Yankees and became a Cub at the start of the 2022 campaign.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Since the start of hostilities in late February, oil prices have surged roughly 50% amid disruptions to global supply, according to Reuters.
—Chaewon Chung
april 13, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
At the start of evidence presentation in the trial on April 7, Horner pleaded guilty to capital murder in the course of kidnapping.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
During his career, Taillon spent five years with the Pirates, two seasons with the New York Yankees and became a Cub at the start of the 2022 campaign.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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