In a TikTok video posted earlier this week, a Chihuahua claps its paws and dances to disco in front of a Tesla. 'EV owners seeing gas prices go up, and not having to pay it,' the caption reads. In another, a clip of the comedian Zach Galifianakis laughing hysterically is superimposed over a gas-price sign. Across social media, Americans who drive electric vehicles can't help but gloat. Who's laughing now' Indeed, a car that doesn't require gas sure does sound appealing right now. As the Iran crisis continues to choke the global supply of oil, gas prices are rising higher and higher. Americans are now paying an average of $3.63 a gallon at the pump, according to AAA'up from $2.94 just a month ago. Four bucks may be right around the corner, and elevated prices could linger for months. Already, ride-share drivers are getting pickier about the trips they accept and driving longer hours to offset the extra costs. Commuters are hunting for the best deals on services such as GasBuddy'which...
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