Gas prices are rising. So is public transit ridership.

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By Benton GrahamMay 18, 2026, 4:15 am96 ptsTrending
Higher gas prices are bringing some Americans back to public transit. The increase in ridership comes as the war in Iran has disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing the national average price of gasoline beyond $4.50 per gallon. In California, drivers are paying more than $6.15 per gallon…

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