Record #5254
The US national average gasoline price will reach $4.00 a gallon before falling back (late March 2026)
CorrectRecorded occurrence
Each quote retains its own speaker, episode, publication date, timestamp when available, and full-source link.
Occurrence 1 of 1 · source record #5254 Breaking Points · 3/23/26: Oil Market Chaos, Bibi Claims Al-Aqsa Threatened, Trump Declares Regime Change Victory
Original quoteIt'll probably hit four before coming down in a couple of days if the downturn continues.
Timestamp not recorded
Exact speaking time unavailable; using the official episode publication date.
How the call settles
The US national average price of regular gasoline (e.g., AAA/GasBuddy national average) touches $4.00/gallon or higher before receding
Our reasoning
YES on the research record because AAA reported the US national average for regular gasoline exceeded $4.00/gallon in early April 2026 for the first time since August 2022 — $4.08 on April 2, 2026 and $4.16 by April 9 — well inside the April 15, 2026 deadline.. Applied stored rule: The US national average price of regular gasoline (e.g., AAA/GasBuddy national average) touches $4.00/gallon or higher before receding.
Outcome evidence
AAA reported the US national average for regular gasoline exceeded $4.00/gallon in early April 2026 for the first time since August 2022 — $4.08 on April 2, 2026 and $4.16 by April 9 — well inside the April 15, 2026 deadline.
Outcome date: 2026-04-02
Verdict recorded: 2026-08-01
Basis: research