Even if the Iran war ended today, US fuel prices aren’t likely to normalize this year
US fuel prices are unlikely to return to prewar levels even if the conflict with Iran ends soon. Experts predict that it could take months or even years for prices to normalize due to damaged infrastructure and supply chain issues. Currently, the national average gasoline price is significantly higher than before the war began.
- ▪The national average gasoline price is currently at $4.55, up $1.50 from prewar levels.
- ▪Experts believe it could take anywhere from six months to two years for prices to return to about $3 a gallon.
- ▪The process of turning crude oil into fuel typically takes 30 to 60 days, complicating the recovery of fuel prices.
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| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 11:00:25 GMT |
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A sign displays the prices of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel at a Chevron gas station in San Francisco, California, US, on 13 May 2026. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenA sign displays the prices of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel at a Chevron gas station in San Francisco, California, US, on 13 May 2026. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesOilAnalysisEven if the Iran war ended today, US fuel prices aren’t likely to normalize this yearDebbie CarlsonPrewar US gas prices averaged about $3 a gallon nationally – kiss that number goodbye for 2026Sat 23 May 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 23 May 2026 07.01 EDTShareSorry, US drivers, but don’t expect pump prices to return to prewar levels any time soon, even if the US and Iran agree to a lasting peace deal…
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