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U.S. regular-gas prices have climbed to about $4.02 per gallon, a roughly 35% jump since the Iran conflict began, as crude prices top $100 and supply concerns persist with the Strait of Hormuz constrained; there are regional variances (California around $5.89 vs. Oklahoma about $3.27) and analysts expect prices to stay elevated amid the ongoing tension.
U.S. average gasoline price rose to about $4 per gallon, a level not seen since August 2022, as Middle East tensions continue to choke Persian Gulf oil supplies. Since late February, the national average for regular unleaded has jumped roughly 35%, potentially forcing drivers to trim spending as pump costs bite into consumer budgets.
Diesel prices in Washington state climbed to record levels twice in one week, with the latest average hitting about $6.55 per gallon according to AAA, driven by ongoing fuel-market pressures and broader energy-market dynamics.
The thread centers on surging AAA budgets—often cited in the hundreds of millions, with rumors of up to 300–400 million and even near $2B for GTA6—driving higher game prices and live-service strategies; critics blame bloated teams, expensive studios, licensing, and demand for high-end graphics, while supporters point to leaner, mid- and indie-budget successes (Remedy’s Control ~$30M, Expedition 33 under $10M, Silksong under $5M) and advocate shorter, focused games, asset reuse, outsourcing, and smarter budgeting. AI is discussed as a potential cost-cutting tool but carries concerns about employment and implementation; overall the industry faces questions over sustainability and whether consumers will pay higher prices.
The national average price for unleaded gas rose to about $3.54 per gallon, the highest since mid-2024, up about 21% in a month as the U.S.-Iran war disrupts global oil trade and the Hormuz chokepoint, with volatility likely to persist depending on crude prices and disruption duration.
The Iran conflict has pushed crude above $100 a barrel and disrupted supply, driving California’s average gas price to about $5.20 per gallon (national average ~ $3.47) as refinery constraints and Gulf disruptions amplify the spike.
AAA says the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight to about $3.11, signaling a broad rise in US fuel costs.
On AAA's weekly show, Dominik Mysterio and El Hijo Del Vikingo signed their Rey De Reyes bout, with Vikingo imposing a no-disqualification rule and a stipulation that if he wins, Mysterio must leave Mexico and AAA forever; backed by Dorian Roldan and Omos, Vikingo's faction confronted Mysterio while El Grande Americano intervened, and Mysterio chose to walk away rather than help Americano.
In AAA’s Rey de Reyes qualifier, El Grande Americano (Gable) attacked and effectively swapped spots with El Grande Americano (Kaiser) by handcuffing Kaiser to the post, then winning the match as the other Americano looked on. The backstage drama raises questions about who is under the mask and whether Dominik Mysterio orchestrated the ruse, culminating in continued chaos as the masked feud unfolds; the full episode is available on WWE/AAA YouTube channels.
Penta revealed that AAA’s Rey de Reyes tournament is returning this year. Although sidelined by a shoulder injury, he’ll be on-site in Puebla on March 14 to hand the ceremonial sword to the winner. The event features four fatal-four-way qualifiers, with the finalists at Rey de Reyes, and the winner earns a AAA Mega Championship title shot against Dominik Mysterio.
Jez Corden argues that Fable demonstrates Xbox Game Studios’ shift toward high-budget, story‑driven AAA quality, potentially setting a new standard after past misses. With Playground Games at the helm and a broader, multi‑platform approach aided by Game Pass, Microsoft could pursue bigger, riskier projects and push Xbox closer to a PC‑centric, multiplatform future rather than relying solely on exclusives.
After his WWE contract expired in October and a period away from the roster, Santos Escobar reportedly re-signed with WWE and returned via AAA's FOX Latin America broadcast, appearing as Fantasma and unmasking to reveal himself, signaling his WWE comeback.
A LinkedIn post surfaced by a profile watcher and Insider Gaming ties Eidos Montreal to an unannounced 'AAAA' game built in Unreal Engine 5, reportedly a new IP codenamed P11 that's been in development since around 2019 with hundreds of millions invested; layoffs at the studio have been linked to the project, and insiders expect a later-year reveal of an open-world, third-person action-adventure title.
Gas prices in the U.S. are at a five-year low, with the national average dropping to $2.83 per gallon, but Pennsylvania remains among the ten most expensive states for fuel, averaging $3.05 per gallon, despite recent decreases.
This holiday season is expected to be the busiest in 24 years in the Philadelphia region, with 1.4 million people traveling, mostly by car, though some opt for trains due to snow and winter weather conditions. Despite snow slowing roads, travel is expected to improve later in the evening, with lighter traffic on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.