Fuel Shock Hits US with Highest G7 Price Surge

 In May 2026, the US recorded the highest fuel price surge among G7 nations, with gasoline jumping 42% since the conflict's onset. By mid-May 2026, national averages reached $4.39 per gallon, the highest since 2022, fueling inflation concerns. Analysts attribute this 2026 spike to low tax buffers and increased exports, while President Trump maintains that prices will stabilize once the military campaign concludes and energy market balance is restored.