Gas prices at highest level since beginning of Iran war
The national average reached $4.18, a 40-percent jump since the conflict began on Feb. States in the West have seen some of the highest average gas prices, with California having the highest average at $5.97. Oklahoma holds the lowest average price of gas at $3.57.
- ▪The national average reached $4.18, a 40-percent jump since the conflict began on Feb.
- ▪States in the West have seen some of the highest average gas prices, with California having the highest average at $5.97.
- ▪Oklahoma holds the lowest average price of gas at $3.57.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Gas prices are surging to their highest level of the year as the Iran war grinds on — Quartz
- ▪ US gas prices surge to highest level in four years, averaging $4.15 a gallon — The Guardian — World
- ▪ Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war — Cbsnews
- ▪ US gasoline prices hit highest level in 4 years — ABC News: Top Stories
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Energy & Environment Gas prices at highest level since beginning of Iran war Comments: by Ryan Mancini - 04/28/26 12:26 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Ryan Mancini - 04/28/26 12:26 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING The average cost of gas in the U.S. on Tuesday reached its highest level in four years — a result of skyrocketing energy prices triggered by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. The national average reached $4.18, a 40-percent jump since the conflict began on Feb. 28, according to data from AAA. States in the West have seen some of the highest average gas prices, with California having the highest average at $5.97. Oklahoma holds the lowest average price of gas at $3.57.
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