U.S. Gas Prices Hit $4 a Gallon on Average

U.S. gasoline prices have climbed to an average of $4 per gallon, driven by disruptions to Persian Gulf oil supplies following military exchanges between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The conflict has effectively removed significant crude oil from global markets for approximately one month, tightening supply and pushing fuel costs higher at the pump. The price surge affects American consumers across all sectors dependent on transportation, from commuting drivers to shipping and logistics companies. Energy markets remain sensitive to any further escalation in the region, which could push prices even higher if additional oil infrastructure is damaged or export routes are further disrupted.