Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war
Gas prices have surged to their highest level since the onset of the Iran war, reaching an average of $4.18 per gallon. This increase follows a brief period of lower prices after a ceasefire was announced, but negotiations have stalled, leading to rising oil prices. Experts predict that elevated gas prices will persist throughout the summer, impacting consumer spending and overall economic growth.
- ▪The average cost of gasoline hit $4.18 per gallon, the highest since the start of the Iran war.
- ▪Gas prices have risen by $1.20 a gallon since February 28, with a nearly 7-cent increase overnight.
- ▪Experts predict that consumers will spend approximately $800 more on gas by the end of the year compared to pre-war prices.
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 at highest level since beginning of Iran war — The Hill
- ▪ US gasoline prices hit highest level in 4 years — ABC News: Top Stories
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MoneyWatch Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, MoneyWatch Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Read Full Bio Mary Cunningham Updated on: April 28, 2026 / 1:44 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, according to AAA, the highest level since the war in the Middle East began.Gasoline prices, which have risen by $1.20 a gallon since Feb.
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