# Gas prices soar as US buyers seek more fuel-efficient cars

https://mins.news/en/item/84288

- CNN, 2026-10-03 02:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/02/business/q3-us-car-sales-hybrid?Date=20261002&Profile=CNN

> Gas prices have surged since the war with Iran began in late February, prompting American car buyers to look for more fuel-efficient vehicles such as hybrids. Most US automakers, however, offer far fewer hybrid lines than their Japanese and South Korean rivals.

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