Gas prices rise unevenly across US counties since Iran war start
The Story
An NBC News analysis of AAA data shows gas prices have increased across the United States since the start of the Iran war, with the largest increases in Douglas County, Illinois, and Kingsbury County, South Dakota. An average gallon of gas in those counties reached $4.87 as of Sunday, an 87% increase from the start of the war, while Scott County, Indiana, saw only a 77-cent increase. The map showing county-level prices and changes will be updated daily.
Key Facts
- Gas prices are up across the country, with the highest increases in Douglas County, Illinois, and Kingsbury County, South Dakota, where a gallon averaged $4.87 on Sunday.
- Those counties saw a $2.12 per gallon increase, an 87% rise since the start of the Iran war.
- Scott County, Indiana (population 24,384) saw only a 77-cent increase as of Sunday.
- Georgia had the second-lowest state-level increase at $1.25 per gallon; it suspended its 33-cent state gas tax in mid-March.
- Illinois had the largest state-level increase at $2.03 per gallon.
- As of May 5, counties averaged a $1.47 per gallon increase. About 100 counties, mostly in Indiana and Ohio, saw increases of $2 or more. A little more than a dozen counties, mostly in Georgia and Nebraska, saw increases of less than $1.
- A recent poll showed gas prices were a problem for nearly two-thirds of Americans, and polling consistently indicates prices and the economy rank among top issues ahead of the midterm elections.
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
- The exact date of the start of the Iran war is not specified in the article.
- The specific date of the poll referenced is not provided.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
No specific individuals named in the source article.
Sources: NBC News
