Gas Prices Rise for Third Straight Week Amid Oil Market Uncertainty
U.S. gas prices increased for the third week in a row, with the national average reaching $2.88 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. Prices are slightly higher than last month but remain nearly 20 cents lower than a year ago.
The recent rise is largely tied to higher crude oil prices, fueled by growing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. While energy supplies have not been directly disrupted, market concerns, refinery outages, and pipeline issues—especially in the Pacific Northwest—are adding pressure. Upcoming refinery maintenance could tighten supply further and push prices closer to $3 per gallon.
Regionally, the West Coast continues to see the highest prices at $4.11 per gallon, while the Gulf Coast remains the lowest at $2.53. The Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions experienced slight price declines this week, and several central and southern states, led by Oklahoma, continue to offer the lowest fuel prices nationwide.
Nissan Fleet Order Cut-Off Update: MY26 Models
Nissan has shared updated fleet order cut-off dates for several MY26 models. March 1 is now confirmed for the majority of vehicles, with several timelines moving up from previously announced dates. Nissan strongly recommends placing fleet orders as soon as possible.
February New-Vehicle Sales Show Modest Recovery Despite Ongoing Market Headwinds
New-vehicle sales in February are expected to show modest improvement compared to January, even as winter weather and economic uncertainty continue to weigh on the market. The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) is projected to reach about 15.6 million units, lower than last February’s 16.0 million but higher than January’s weather-impacted pace of 14.9 million.