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Does Increasing the Gas Price Guarantee Faster Confirmation?

Increasing the gas price significantly increases the probability of faster confirmation, but it does not guarantee it. Miners prioritize higher-fee transactions.

If network congestion is extremely high, even a high fee may face competition. Under EIP-1559, a higher 'Priority Fee' (tip) is used to incentivize faster inclusion.

What Is the Role of Transaction Fees in Influencing Confirmation Time?
How Does ‘Price-Time Priority’ in an Order Book Compare to Fee-Based Priority in a Mempool?
What Is a “Gas Fee” and How Is It Related to Transaction Nonces?
How Does Network Congestion Affect Confirmation Time and Double-Spend Risk?