By the #s: Where New Mexico gas prices have risen the most since the Iran war began
Regular gas prices in New Mexico have risen nearly $1.50 per gallon since February, with Taos County seeing the largest increase and Harding County paying the most.
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Las Cruces gas prices climb ahead of summer travel season
Gas prices in Las Cruces and across New Mexico continued climbing this week, with regular unleaded averaging more than $4.30 per gallon ahead of summer travel season.
Gas prices near $4 in Las Cruces as Easter travel begins
Gas prices in Las Cruces are nearing $4 per gallon ahead of Easter weekend as national averages surge past $4 for the first time since 2022.
Vasquez criticizes proposed USPS fuel surcharge, links increase to Iran war
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is urging USPS to reconsider a proposed fuel surcharge, arguing rising costs tied to the Iran war would burden American households.
Vasquez demands answers from Trump administration over rising gas prices tied to Iran war
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is demanding answers from the Trump administration as New Mexico records the nation’s steepest gas price increase, which he links to the war with Iran.
Heinrich says New Mexico gas prices up 35% amid U.S. conflict with Iran
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich says New Mexico gas prices have risen 35% to an average of $3.67 per gallon and blames the increase on the Trump administration’s military actions in Iran.
Gas prices jump in Las Cruces as Spring Break travel begins and global oil tensions rise
Gas prices are climbing in Las Cruces and across New Mexico as Spring Break travel begins, with AAA reporting a sharp weekly jump and local stations ranging from about $3.29 to $3.99.
Thanksgiving drivers in southern New Mexico face modest gas hike as holiday travel begins
Gas prices in southern New Mexico have ticked up ahead of Thanksgiving travel, though local drivers are still paying less than the national average, according to AAA.
