Gas prices rise 50% since U.S.-Israel war with Iran began
According to data from motor club AAA, the national average gas price in the United States has reached nearly $4.50 per gallon, a 50% increase since the U.S. and Israel launched the war against Iran. Prices have risen more than one dollar since the initial attack. Six states — Alaska, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, Oregon and Washington — are near $5 per gallon, while California has surpassed $6, the highest in the nation. States in the middle of the country are paying the least. Oil prices spiked and then fluctuated as a ceasefire was announced and later extended. Experts had predicted that gas prices could start declining in April, but after several weeks of gradual decline, prices have risen to new highs. NBC News is tracking these prices daily at national, state and county levels.
What’s reported
National average gas price is nearly $4.50 per gallon, according to AAA data.
Prices are up 50% since the U.S. and Israel launched the war with Iran.
Six states (Alaska, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, Oregon, Washington) have prices near $5 per gallon.
California has the highest average price, exceeding $6 per gallon.
Oil prices spiked and see-sawed after a ceasefire was announced and extended.
Experts said prices could decline in April, but after weeks of gradual decline they shot to new highs.
Sources: NBC News
