# Iran War Pushes Gas Prices to New High for the Year

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Podcast: [The Arena with Kasie Hunt](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-arena-with-kasie-hunt-7354686)
Published: 2026-05-01T00:33:00+00:00
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after President Trump claims that gas prices will drop rapidly when the war ends, as the average cost per gallon hits a new high for the year. Democratic Governor Janet Mills drops her bid for Maine Senate, clearing the way to the general election for the progressive political newcomer, Graham Platner. Sen. Chris Van Hollen weighs in. Plus, Secret Service Director Sean Curran says his agent was shot in the chest at point-blank range by the man who rushed through security during Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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