EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 3 MIN
$5 Gas—Record High or Just Inflation?
from Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski · host Finance, Investing, & Markets
LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Gas hits $5.30 a gallon—but is it really the highest ever? Not so fast. This breakdown cuts through the headlines and compares today’s prices to past spikes, factoring in inflation and dollar value. From the $3 gas shock during the George W. Bush era to today’s numbers, the reality is more nuanced than “record highs.” Here’s what’s really driving prices—and why context matters.
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$5 Gas—Record High or Just Inflation?
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