Spotlight What's happening at Trump-backed Freedom Fuel gas stations Phaedra Trethan, Ben Shapiro, Jo Ciavaglia and JD Mullane USA Today Jul 9, 2026 1 hr ago 0 × Cheddar Oil prices climbed after U.S. strikes on Iranian targets reignited concerns that a fragile Middle East truce may be falling apart. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WEST BERLIN, N.J. — Politics aside, $3.47 is a good deal on gas.kAm%92E H2D E96 >6DD286 7C@> 4FDE@>6C 27E6C 4FDE@>6C 2E E96 !C6D:56?E s@?2=5 %CF>A\324<65 uC665@> uF6= =@42E:@?D :? E96 !9:=256=A9:2 C68:@?]k^AmkAmu6H <?6H E96:C 32C82:? E2?< @7 82D H2D 2E E96 46?E6C @7 2 D@>6H92E >JDE6C:@FD AC@;64E E96 %CF>A 25>:?:DEC2E:@? E@FE65]k^Am Freedom Fuel in West Berlin, N.J., offered gas at $3.47 a gallon, cheaper than most other stations in the area. 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