Oil prices increased Wednesday despite President Donald Trump’s suspension of the Jones Act, which regulates shipping. Unleaded gas costs 32 percent more than a month ago. President Donald Trump’s suspension of the Jones Act to free up shipping did little to calm markets. The average cost of unleaded gas is now 32 percent higher than a month ago. Updated March 18, 2026 at 6:33 p.m. EDTyesterday at 6:33 p.m. EDT Oil pri... [465 chars]
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