Gas prices in the United States reached new heights again early Friday morning due to the Iran war, with the national average cost of a gallon of gas now $4.39, according to data from AAA.
Oil prices, the primary driver of gas prices, have fluctuated since the U.S. and Israel initiated the war in late February, with the global benchmark oil price, Brent crude, peaking at over $120 a barrel earlier this week.
As peace talks between the United States, Israel and Iran stall, gas prices will likely not fall anytime soon. President Donald Trump’s energy secretary, Chris Wright, said in mid-April that gas costs may not drop to under $3 a gallon until 2027.
While the world waits to see what becomes of the conflict, here are some things American car owners can do to save at the pump:
1. Adjust the way you drive — like using cruise control or slowing down — to maximize your car’s fuel efficiency.
