While crude oil prices are soaring against the backdrop of the Russian army's invasion of Ukraine, the retail price of gasoline in the United States has risen sharply to the highest level in 13 years and 8 months, and there are concerns about the impact on civilian life.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Agency, the average retail price of regular gasoline in the United States as of the 7th was $ 4.10 per gallon = 3.78 liters, a significant increase of 49 cents compared to the previous week. rice field.



This is the highest level in 13 years and 8 months since July 2008.



The rise in gasoline prices is due to the rise in crude oil prices due to concerns that the supply of crude oil will be delayed from the oil-producing country Russia, which has been subject to severe economic sanctions after the invasion of Ukraine.



Record inflation is a burden on the economy in the United States, and it is feared that if gasoline prices continue to rise, it will have a major impact on the lives of citizens.



Customers who visited the gas station in New York said, "If the price goes up any more, we will not be able to refuel." Or "This is the first time for me. On the other hand, some said, "We need to put pressure on Russia and do what we should do even if gasoline prices are high."