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National average for gas surpasses $4.50 as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk KHOU Houston
· May 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The national average for gas has now surpassed $4.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are having an impact on gas prices nationwide. The national average for gas has now surpassed $4.50. This increase is being felt across the country, with drivers facing higher costs at the pump. For more information on this developing story, readers in The Woodlands , TX, can refer to KHOU Houston for further details and updates on the situation.
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Category: weather Published: May 6, 2026 Source: KHOU Houston Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are having an impact on gas prices nationwide. The national average for gas has now surpassed $4.50. This increase is being felt across the country, with drivers…
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