# What Actually Causes Gas Prices To Jump Overnight?

> In March 2026, Americans saw the price of unleaded gasoline jump 11 cents overnight, the largest overnight increase since March 2022. How does the cost of gasoline increase so much so quickly?

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2152122/what-causes-gas-prices-jump-overnight/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69ec0ea05afc03ef83fdc806)
- **Published:** 2026-04-25
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #gasoline #overnight #prices #increase #jump #actually #causes #crude
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