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Gas prices in the area had recently surged, with drivers seeing costs up to $4.00 per gallon. However, as of the week of July 29, 2026, prices are starting to decrease. The price spike is linked to…

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This article was first published on July 29, 2026 by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) and curated for The Midland readers.

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This story was reported by Chris Talley at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC).

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Gas prices spike at the pump, local oil and gas expert weighs in on U.S/Iran war

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chris Talley, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · July 29, 2026 · 1 min read

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00 per gallon. However, as of the week of July 29, 2026, prices are starting to decrease. The price spike is linked to the conflict with Iran.

A local oil and gas expert, Kirk Edwards, President of Latigo Petroleum, shared his insights on the matter with Big 2's Chris Talley. Further details on the situation and Edwards' comments are available from the source, providing more information on the impact of the conflict on local gas prices.

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Category: local · Published: July 29, 2026 · Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Gas prices spike at the pump, local oil and gas expert weighs in on U.S/Iran war

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