Why $4 gasoline is the tipping point for EVs

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By Tik RootMar 19, 2026, 4:15 am127 ptsTrending
Gasoline prices continue ticking higher as the United States and Israel’s war with Iran continues. The national average now stands at $3.84 per gallon, nearly a dollar higher than at the start of the conflict. It’s also just shy of a tipping point that could push consumers toward electric vehicles. When…

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