It’s not (just) location: Why gas is so high in NV even though US is a net exporter of oil products

By: Hugh Jackson

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 611

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Regular unleaded gasoline was 29% higher in the U.S. in April than it was in April 2025, according to consumer price index (CPI) data — the inflation report — released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Tuesday.

Relatedly, airline fares are 21% higher than they were a year ago, an increase driven primarily by the cost of jet fuel, according to the CPI report.

The U.S. exports more petroleum products than it imports. Thanks …

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