Gas prices across the U.S. are genuinely at their highest levels in four years—averaging around $4.17-$4.30—and have risen compared to one month, six months, and one year ago, confirmed by multiple news outlets including ABC News and NBC. The post accurately reports rising gas prices tied to the ongoing Iran war disrupting global energy supplies. Filipkowski's critique of Fox News coverage cannot be independently verified without direct access to those broadcasts, but the underlying claim about nationwide price increases is well-sourced and accurate.