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The national average price for a gallon of gasoline has surged since the war with Iran began, climbing from just below $3 before February to about $4.50 today—a rise of more than $1.50 that adds roughly $90 per month for drivers like Charles Rice in Killeen, Texas. The higher cost, driven by Middle‑East tensions, is expected to average $3.88 per gallon for the rest of 2026 and $3.62 in 2027, prompting consumers to seek cheaper alternatives; at Casey’s General Stores, fuel is priced at the lower end of the market and sales of its lower‑priced, store‑brand snacks have increased as families look for ways to stretch stretched budgets.

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