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U.S. gasoline prices across all regions have increased significantly, with gains ranging from 5.3% to 8.6%, particularly pronounced in the Midwest (8.6%) and Central Atlantic (6.7%), currently averaging $3.96 per gallon nationally. Gold prices have risen 3.38% to $4,551 per ounce, indicating investor movement toward safe-haven assets. Crude oil prices have declined 5.12% to $87.62 per barrel, though this decline has not prevented substantial gas price increases, suggesting regional supply or distribution factors. Equity markets show modest weakness with the S&P 500 down 0.37% and the Dow down 0.18%, while cryptocurrency markets demonstrate resilience with most major coins posting gains between 1.2% and 2.5%.