Fuel prices are on the rise, affecting travel plans. A significant increase has been noted, with prices now higher than they were last year. The current average price is $5.81.

Severin Borenstein, Faculty Director at the Energy Institute at Haas, UC Berkeley, attributes the spike to ongoing conflict. He does not expect prices to decrease soon.

For more information and analysis, a full report is available, providing further insight into the situation and its potential impact on prices in the coming months.