In recent months, citizens across the nation have noticed that the price of gasoline has increased dramatically. According to the article titled “Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war” posted on the website for CBS news on April 28, 2026, gas prices in the United States have increased due to inflation and global supply issues.
The rise in gas prices has affected many factors in people’s lives, including how students get transportation. Sophomore Dana Flores shared, “Sometimes my sister used to drive me to school, but now that the cost of gas went up, she says no, I have to walk instead.”
Workers have also felt the need to change their daily decisions regarding transportation. An article titled “Soaring Gas Prices are adding to your financial stress,” posted on the website for World at Work Association, explains that higher gasoline prices are putting an extreme burden on workers to keep up financially, even as their work hours increase.
With the difficulties high gas prices are causing, many are wondering who is at fault? Junior Andrew Harrison shares, “I believe the government’s recent conflict with Iran has been the biggest reason why gas has gotten expensive.”
Construction and woodshop teacher Mr. Brown adds, “Politicians in charge have been making risky decisions that are not in the best interest for the people”
Citizens in the US have also taken new measures with transportation. Many are considering alternatives such as biking or using the city bus to reduce spending on gas. Sophomore Ashly Gomez shares, “My mom has not been driving much lately for errands and instead going on the bus to Publix. She still picks me from school though.”
This problem isn’t only changing how people get around; it’s also affecting the economy. According to an article titled “Pain at the pump: What spiking gas prices mean for consumers, the US economy,” posted on the website for Stanford University, “Economic forecasters predict that the Iran war’s energy shock will add about 0.25 percentage points to core inflation and drag down GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth by roughly the same amount.”
As prices continue to rise, more people are starting to get concerned about what is going to happen, including students at Miami High who want this problem to be resolved. Sophomore Maria Navias suggests, “People have to go out and protest that these prices are too high to pay, especially with how expensive living in the US is today.”
Freshman Genesis Lanuza-Diaz also said citizens should be voicing their outrage as soon as possible. She suggests that petitions online should be signed and shared.
5 facts about gas prices in the US
- U.S. gas prices change often because they are tied to global oil prices, which can shift daily.
- In the summer, gas is usually more expensive because demand increases and refineries use a costlier summer blend.
- Prices vary by state, with overpopulated placed like California often having the highest prices, while states like Oklahoma tend to be lower.
- International events, like wars or oil supply cuts, can quickly raise gas prices across the United States.
- When gas prices go up, people often drive less or consider electrical vehicles.
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