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Gas Prices Start to Spike in Maine as Strikes Continue in Iran

Gasoline and heating oil prices in Maine rose sharply due to Middle East tensions, with gas up 8 cents in one day and further increases expected, analysts said.

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The statewide average jumped eight cents in one day

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Maine gas prices continue to rise as Iran war rages on

National prices saw their highest overnight increase in years Tuesday, and prices are still going up in Maine.

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Oil prices rose further on Tuesday due to unrest in the Middle East following Monday's sharp price increase. Israel is now also attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Iran has carried out attacks on energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Furthermore, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has threatened to set fire to oil tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oil prices rose sharply again in Asian trading today due to the war in Iran. Both West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and North Sea Brent crude rose by almost three percent. Brent crossed the $80 mark for a 159-liter barrel.

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WGME broke the news in on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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