Why Millions of Americans Are Losing It Over Gas Prices

Gas prices are hitting Americans hard, with gasoline and diesel costs putting pressure on household budgets, transportation, and businesses. This documentary looks at why fuel prices have surged, the impact of the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption, refinery shortages, record diesel prices, and why gas prices can vary dramatically across the United States. From drivers paying nearly $100 to fill a tank to truckers spending thousands of dollars on fuel, we break down what is happening at the pump—and why higher energy costs can eventually affect everything from groceries to inflation. Tags gas prices, gas prices 2026, gas prices America, US gas prices, high gas prices, gasoline prices, diesel prices, diesel prices 2026, record gas prices, record diesel prices, why gas prices are so high, why is gas so expensive, gas price crisis, fuel prices, fuel crisis, oil prices, crude oil prices, oil crisis, Strait of Hormuz, Iran war, Iran conflict, gas prices explained, diesel crisis, inflation, US inflation, cost of living crisis, American economy, economy 2026, gas prices reaction, Americans reacting to gas prices, expensive gas, expensive diesel, trucking costs, truck driver fuel costs, transportation costs, gasoline shortage, refinery shortage, oil supply, energy crisis, US energy crisis, gas prices why is everything so expensive in America, why is America so expensive, why are prices so high in America, why is inflation so high, why are gas prices so high, why is cost of living so high, Americans can’t afford anything, Americans struggling financially, Americans struggling with inflation, Americans can’t afford to live, middle class America, American middle class crisis, middle class financial crisis, American dream crisis, , financial stress America, Americans going broke, America affordability crisis