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How the White House can cut prices at the pump — and elsewhere

The administration is considering supply and market steps as gasoline and diesel prices have climbed since the Iran war began.

  • Gas and diesel prices have soared since the start of the Iran war, as the waterway closure caused energy prices to spike and strained the market.
  • Prices have exploded, creating significant pressure on energy markets. Supply constraints continue to strain fuel availability for the country, compounding the difficulty of managing daily Gas needs.
  • The agency recently waived the summer cap on Gas to dilute fuel supplies. This action aims to manage the amount of Gas blended into fuel for consumers.
  • High costs impact the staple crop, corn, due to its need for nitrogen-based fertilizer. Gas is essential for this production, and farmers are buying before the growing season.
  • Projections show prices are poised to rise significantly later this year, tightening Gas availability. This trend suggests ongoing challenges for energy markets that will likely persist through the coming months.
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How the White House can cut prices at the pump — and elsewhere

Gas and diesel prices have soared since the start of the Iran war. But the situation could get worse later this year because of ethanol requirements and problems with fertilizer supply chains.

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The Billings Gazette broke the news in Billings, United States on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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