The national average for a gallon of gasoline has been ticking up since the start of the war with Iran. The latest average of $4.50 a gallon is an increase of over $1.50 since the war started.
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Kris Van Cleave
Emmy Award-winning journalist Kris Van Cleave is the senior transportation correspondent for CBS News based in Phoenix, Arizona, where he also serves as a national correspondent reporting for all CBS News broadcasts and platforms.
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May 19, 2026 / 8:40 PM EDT
The national average is up 53% since the war started in late February.
Gas prices across the country, after declining some of April, are up again.
According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped over $3.84 on Wednesday, up from $2.98 consumers…
The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.
Prices are up 21% from a month ago with the oil market roiled by the U.S.-Iran war.
Fuel costs are rising after it gas became clear that Iran is not reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important oil…
Gas prices: Three consecutive days of increases at the pumps to begin the week
