Analysts say slightly lower gas prices could be around the corner, but it’s not clear whether the declines — or the ceasefire — will last.
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Iran updates: Iranians express cautious optimism after a 2-week ceasefire deal reached
Iran, the United States, and Israel have reached a deal for a two-week ceasefire. Tehran says it will negotiate with the U.S. in Islamabad starting Friday.
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Trump pulls back on threat to destroy Iranian ‘civilization’
Pakistan’s prime minister had urged Trump to extend his deadline by 2 weeks to allow diplomacy to advance.
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Regular gas tops $4, premium over $5 in Maine amid severe Trump Iran threats
The statewide cost of gas has risen to its highest point in years as the conflict in Iran grips the global oil market.
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Did gas prices rise by about $1 in one month after the Iran war began? | Fact brief
The national average now exceeds $4 for the first time since 2022, according to AAA.
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Trump wants $1.5T for the military. What do Collins, Maine delegation say?
As the administration seeks a 40% increase in military spending, Republican Sen. Susan Collins is focusing on the proposed cuts to domestic programs in Trump’s latest budget request.
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As Trump addresses the nation, Democrats hit Susan Collins over Iran vote
Maine’s senior senator told reporters in Sanford on Tuesday that she does not support boots on the ground in Iran.
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Gas approaches $4 per gallon in Maine, highest in more than 3 years
Since the end of February, prices have risen nearly $1 per gallon for regular and premium gas. Diesel prices have shot up more than $1.40.
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Maine heating oil prices up to highest point in years
The head of Maine’s Department of Energy Resources called the recent spike ‘historic’ as average costs exceed $5 per gallon.
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US orders 2,500 Marines to Mideast after almost 2 weeks of war
In an interview with Fox News, President Donald Trump said the war would end ‘when I feel it in my bones.’