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Sign InThe average price of U.S. gasoline experienced a sharp spike this week, jumping to $3.48 per gallon from less than $3.00 just seven days ago. This rapid 16% increase has intensified concerns over persistent inflationary pressures and their immediate impact on global market stability. Market observers are characterizing the current policy environment as a potential 'nightmare scenario' for the broader world economy. The surge in energy costs is expected to weigh heavily on consumer spending, effectively acting as a de facto tax on households. Consequently, energy-linked instruments such as WTI and RB are seeing increased volatility, while broader equity markets like the SPY face downward pressure from rising input costs.