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Gas prices
/ɡæs ˈpraɪsɪz/
Definition
1
The retail cost per gallon or liter of gasoline (petrol) sold at fuel stations, influenced by crude oil markets, refining costs, taxes, and supply chain factors.
2
A common economic indicator and conversational staple, often spiking with global events or dropping mysteriously when no one's looking.
3
In broader contexts, the market price of natural gas for heating or industrial use, though colloquially synonymous with automotive fuel costs in the US.
Examples
Gas prices are so high, I'm walking to the store and pretending it's my new fitness routine.
Blame gas prices for why my road trip dreams now involve a bicycle and a prayer.
When gas prices drop, I fill up like it's Black Friday at the pump.
My wallet saw the gas prices and filed for emotional support.