How are drivers riding out the gas crisis?

Come see Planet Money live on stage! 12 cities. Details and tix here: planetmoneybook.com If you’re a commuter, gas prices may not be your friend right now. The average cost of a gallon is more than $4 across the country. California’s average is close to $6. So how are drivers around the country responding? Today on the show, we hear how they’re adapting to higher prices and how much this gas price increase could cost Americans over the year. Related episodes: Will Trump’s shipping insurance plan work? Breaking down the price of gasoline For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money,

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How are drivers riding out the gas crisis? is an episode from The Indicator from Planet Money by NPR.

This episode is 9:09 long.

This episode was published on Apr 8, 2026.

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