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April 8, 2026
Brent crude plunged below $94 a barrel and WTI fell to $97 after President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. The U.S.-Israeli conflict had driven the sharpest monthly oil price surge on record in March. Despite the drop, analysts warn full restoration of Strait of Hormuz oil flows will take months.
Read full story →April 1, 2026
The national average for a gallon of regular gas reached $4.06, with many states seeing 33%+ year-over-year increases. California leads at $5.89/gal, while Oklahoma remains cheapest. Diesel costs have surged over 60% in some states. Tracking your actual costs has never been more important.
See your state's prices →April 6, 2026
Tesla is back as the world's largest EV maker, delivering 358,023 vehicles in Q1 2026 — a 6.5% increase year-over-year. BYD, which held the crown in 2025, saw a significant sales decline. Meanwhile, surging fuel prices are driving fresh consumer interest in electric vehicles.
Read full analysis →April 6, 2026
Kia opened orders for the EV2 across Europe at €26,600 ($30,500), lower than expected. With one of the longest ranges among sub-€30K EVs, the EV2 arrives as high fuel prices push more consumers to consider going electric.
See EV2 details →April 7, 2026
The U.S. Energy Information Administration warns that retail gasoline and diesel prices may peak in April, even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens. The EIA raised its 2026 Brent crude forecast by 22% to $96/bbl, citing ongoing supply chain uncertainty.
Read Reuters report →April 7, 2026
With gas above $4/gallon, experts recommend three key habits: check tire pressure (saves ~3%), reduce highway speed by 5–10 mph, and avoid aggressive acceleration. Small changes add up — track your savings with MileFlow to see the real impact.
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