Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the United States has reached $4.54, marking a 52 percent increase since the start of the war with Iran.
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Drivers in the United States are facing significantly higher costs at the pump, with the price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbing 31 cents in just the past week. As of Wednesday, the national average spiked to $4.54 per gallon.[1][2][3]
According to data released by AAA, this recent increase means that gasoline prices are now 52 percent higher than they were before the war with Iran began. The rising costs continue to affect drivers who are paying more to fill up their vehicles.[2]
