Gas Hits $4.50 Per Gallon as Oil Prices Squeeze Budgets
Rising crude costs are squeezing household budgets and stoking inflation fears. Here's what families need to know about energy expenses in 2026.
May 18, 2026eSNAP Team4 min read
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