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@Gasbuddy Talks Strait of Hormuz Current & Future Gasoline Disruptions

The interview with Patrick Dan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, centers on how the ongoing blockage of the Strait of Hormuz and the broader geopolitical fallout are shaping current and future gasoline markets in the United States. Dan highlights that oil shipments remain constrained, pushing crude prices higher and setting the stage for a possible gas‑price jump next week. Americans have already spent roughly $15 billion more on fuel since the conflict began, while diesel prices hover within 25 cents of an all‑time high. Regional disparities are stark: the Midwest enjoys mid‑$3 per‑gallon rates, whereas the West Coast, especially California, nears $6 per gallon, a $3‑per‑gallon gap. Key remarks include Dan’s warning that “the Strait of Hormuz continues to be blocked,” and his clarification that the seasonal E15 waiver will only shave 10‑20 cents off the pump, not lower regular gasoline prices. He also notes a surge in GasBuddy app activity, with users spending more time searching for cheaper stations and many opting for the pay‑with‑card option that refunds about 33 cents per gallon. The implications are clear: higher fuel costs could suppress summer travel demand, strain logistics on the West Coast, and limit the effectiveness of policy waivers. Consumers are increasingly turning to data‑driven tools like GasBuddy to mitigate price pain, while the broader economy watches for any diplomatic breakthrough that might ease the Strait of Hormuz bottleneck.