Gas prices jump after Iran strikes. What happened in past conflicts?
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Gas prices are rising after US military strikes in Iran. See how past conflicts impacted fuel costs for drivers.
Gas prices have been on the rise since the United States and Israel launched joint military strikes against Iran, leaving many drivers wondering when they will be able to get some relief at the pump.
The average price of a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. on Wednesday, March 4 was $3.19, according to AAA Auto Club. That's up from an average of $2.97 one week ago on Feb. 25 and $3.09 on March 4, 2025, the group said.
Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at the GasBuddy, said in post on X the average price of gas jumped 12 cents on Tuesday, March 3 alone after the start of the war, which he said was the "single largest single day rise in gas prices since 2022."
More on the war's impact on gas prices: You may pay more for gas after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz oil route
With all of that in mind, the USA TODAY Cars team took a look at gas price averages at other times of global unease to see how the related spikes then took place.
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