US gas prices near 5 dollars but a few states still beat the bill

Oklahoma stays cheapest under four dollars

US gas prices are edging toward 5 dollars per gallon, squeezing drivers nationwide. While only a handful of states still post fuel under 4 dollars, Oklahoma ranks lowest. Cheaper options persist in parts of the Midwest and South, but experts warn that global tensions are pushing costs higher across the country, impacting everyone at the pump.