Fortune March 15, 2022
Economy

Nationwide gas prices could top $5 per gallon over the next six months. But experts warn the economic ripples could be even more dire

Gasoline prices, already soaring following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, may climb even higher during the busy summer driving season. 

Unleaded gas, which reached a record $4.33 per gallon in the U.S. on Friday, could pass $5 across a large part of the country over the next six months, causing particular pain to low-income households and rural residents who may be forced to cut back on spending.

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