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title: "Gas prices are rising: Buy a hybrid or EV now — or pay more money later"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/283178936.md"
description: "Gas prices over $4 a gallon could spark higher demand — and higher prices — for hybrids and EVs. Here’s why timing matters now."
datetime: "2026-04-17T17:25:18.000Z"
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# Gas prices are rising: Buy a hybrid or EV now — or pay more money later

Gas prices over $4 a gallon could spark higher demand — and higher prices — for hybrids and EVs. Here’s why timing matters now.

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