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What is the war in Iran going to do to oil and gas prices?

What is the war in Iran going to do to oil and gas prices?

Newsy
Thursday, March 05, 2026 04:14:40 AM UTC

The average cost of a gallon of gas in the U.S. is up more than 20 cents since the war in Iran began, according to AAA.

America's war with Iran is already causing gas prices to soar at home.

The average cost of a gallon of gas in the U.S. is up more than 20 cents since the conflict began, according to AAA.

"Right now we're looking at oil prices that are moving higher as a result of the conflict in the Middle East,” said AAA’s Mark Jenkins.

That's because of a narrow strip of water bordering Iran and separating the Persian Gulf from the Indian Ocean: The Strait of Hormuz.

About 20% of the world's oil supply passes through there daily.

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