• Gasoline prices in the United States soared to an eight-month high on Thursday, driven by increasing oil costs in the global market.
• Data from AAA revealed that the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline reached $3.71 on Thursday, marking a notable increase of more than $0.13 compared to the previous week. This also represents the highest price level since November.
• Notably, 16 states experienced even steeper price hikes in just one week, with gas prices rising by at least $0.15 per gallon. States like Florida, Iowa, and Indiana faced an even more significant surge, witnessing price increases of $0.20 or more.

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