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As Iran war hits 6-month mark, U.S. gas prices set to break August record

By Deseret News · Originally published August 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Steven Whittaker gets gas at Shoppers Express in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. “For the first time ever, the national average in August has been above $4 per gallon every day,” said Aldo Vazquez, spokesperson for AAA Mountain West Group, in a press statement.

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