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Prediction markets see gas above $4 through Election Day; diesel likely to stay high

Traders on Kalshi are betting the national gasoline average will top $4 a gallon on Nov. 3, with diesel also expected to remain elevated, according to CNBC. The odds come as fuel prices have stayed high since the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC Finance·Oct 8, 2026, 5:51 PM·2 min read✓ Verified

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Prediction markets see gas above $4 through Election Day; diesel likely to stay high
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