The average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. rose to just above $4.00 on Monday, according to AAA, the first time that’s happened in over a month. The price at the pump peaked for American drivers at $4.56 back on May 21. California has the highest average price in the country at $5.49. Californians were paying $4.49 per gallon a year ago. Indiana drivers are paying the lowest price at $3.35, though that’s still above the price it was a year ago when Hoosiers were paying $3.16. The average cost of diesel is currently $5.10 nationally, according to AAA. The rise in gas prices is directly tied to President Donald Trump’s disastrous decision to start a war with Iran on Feb. 28. The president told the Iranians to rise up against their government, while assuring Americans the conflict would last maybe 4-6 weeks. Israel, America’s partner in the war against Iran, also started a concurrent war against Lebanon and continues to bomb Gaza. Almost 5 months later, there appears to be no end in sight. Americans are paying more for gas as well as the necessities to live. The annual inflation rate is currently at 3.5%, well above the 2% target set by the Federal Reserve. Wages in the U.S. were up 3.5% in June compared to a year earlier, but with inflation at the same level, people are just treading water.