Russia-Ukraine crisis continues. President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, but he acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump.According to auto club AAA, the price of regular gasoline on average across the U.S.
hit an all-time high on Tuesday at $4.173, surpassing a record previously set in 2008, as the U.S. and British governments banned Russian oil imports.
On Tuesday, California had the highest average price per gallon among U.S. states at $5.44, while Oklahoma was among the lowest at $3.719.But the pain at the pump could bring pain to the airline ticket counters.
However, AAA says don’t expect a surge in flight prices anytime soon.RELATED: US gas price average hits $4.17, an all-time high, AAA says"The cost of airfare is not impacting the decision to travel yet," AAA spokesperson Doug Shupe told FOX Television Stations.