Schwab Network GasBuddy Talks Strait of Hormuz Current & Future Gasoline Disruptions
Apr 16, 2026
Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, offers data-driven takes on gasoline, diesel and fuel-market trends. He breaks down recent crude volatility and Strait of Hormuz supply risks. He highlights coast-to-coast price disparities, summer travel impacts, diesel delivery constraints, and how consumer app behavior and E15 policy shifts play into pump prices.
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War-Driven Price Surge Has Cost Americans Billions
- Americans have spent roughly $15 billion more on gasoline since the U.S.-Iran war began.
- Patrick de Haan ties that extra cost to Strait of Hormuz disruptions and warns diesel is within 25¢/gal of an all-time record.
Summer Travel Could Shift Toward Driving
- Summer travel may shift inland as consumers avoid overseas flight risks and jet fuel shortages.
- Patrick de Haan expects Americans to drive more locally, accepting higher gasoline prices to avoid international travel anxiety.
Coast To Coast Gas Prices Vary By Up To $3
- Huge coast-to-coast price gaps persist, with midsection states near mid-$3/gal and California nearing $6/gal.
- Patrick de Haan attributes West Coast pain to refinery shutdowns and increased fuel imports.