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No relief in sight as energy experts predict record high gas prices

All headlines from these Hearst affiliates use nearly identical language to report on rising gas prices and expert warnings.

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What happened Energy experts have predicted U.S. drivers could pay upwards of $7 for a gallon of regular gasoline as the conflict with Iran drags on.
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Sep 18, 8:31 PM

No relief in sight as energy experts predict record high gas prices

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Energy experts have predicted U.S. drivers could pay upwards of $7 for a gallon of regular gasoline as the conflict with Iran drags on.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Sep 18, 9:10 PM

Gas prices climb toward record territory as experts warn of more increases

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The national average for regular gasoline has jumped more than 40 cents in a month to about $4.47 a gallon. University of Houston energy expert Ed Hirs warns that $5 gas nationwide is possi...

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Sep 18, 6:52 PM

How to save at the pump amid high gas prices

Gas prices are going up at a near record-setting pace in the U.S., with the average price of a gallon of gas approaching $4.50.

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Sep 18, 6:52 PM

How to save at the pump amid high gas prices

Gas prices are going up at a near record-setting pace in the U.S., with the average price of a gallon of gas approaching $4.50.

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Sep 18, 6:52 PM: KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles joined the source map.

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Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 17 sources · 1 bucket.