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US gas prices hit record August highs amid stalled Iran talks and Middle East conflict

The Guardian · The Independent · Al Jazeera · 4 sources · first seen 16.08.2026 · updated 18.08.2026

U.S. national average gas prices reached record highs for August at $4.06 per gallon as peace talks with Iran stall and disruptions from the ongoing regional conflict persist.

  • U.S. national average gas price reached $4.06 per gallon, the highest ever recorded for August.
  • Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have stalled while regional disruptions continue.

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