average

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The crisis has raised average gasoline prices to $4.15 a gallon and diesel to $5.68 a gallon, although there are signs that those may have peaked — for now.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The average U.S.-stock mutual fund or exchange-traded fund posted a total return of minus 2.8% for the first quarter, according to statistics from LSEG.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Youth unemployment is at one in four—double the global average.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

On Thursday, the average cost of a gallon of gas in California was $5.93, compared to the nationwide average of $4.16, according to the American Automobile Association.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“My balloon’s a compact model. It’ll only hold two people of average size.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood