https://www.siliconvalley.com/2022/06/06/why-us-gas-prices-are-at-a-record-and-why-theyll-stay-high-for-a-long-time-3/

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a major reason that US drivers are paying record prices for gasoline. But it’s not the only cause of the spike.

Numerous factors are pushing prices up, with regular gasoline hitting a record $4.87 a gallon Monday according to AAA’s survey — up 25 cents a gallon in just the last week.