- Gas prices have jumped 11 cents since yesterday.
- Prices are up 23 cents from a month ago.
- More increases are likely as attacks on Iran continue.
Gas prices have quickly climbed following a joint attack on Iran by the United States and Israel. While this was to be expected, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline soared over 10 cents in one day.
Monday’s average price was $2.997, but that climbed to $3.109 on Tuesday. That’s an increase of 11.2 cents and prices are up $0.158 from a week ago. Looking further out, the average price was just $2.883 a month ago.
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Compared to a year ago, prices are mixed. Regular unleaded is a penny cheaper than in 2025, but mid-grade, premium, and diesel are all more expensive than a year ago. Diesel, in particular, has shot up from $3.652 to $3.891.
Needless to say, prices vary significantly by location. California has the most expensive gas in the nation as residents are paying an average of $4.674 per gallon. That’s $2 more than Oklahoma drivers, who are shelling out $2.624.
While gas prices are rising, they’re still far below the all-time high of $5.016 per gallon, which was recorded on June 14, 2022. However, prices are expected to continue climbing as West Texas Intermediate Crude jumped 5.01% to $74.80.
No one’s sure how the situation will shake out, but early estimates suggested gas prices could climb around 20 cents per gallon. However, this largely depends on oil prices and what’s happening in the Middle East.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said there is no timeline for when military operations will end. However, he contended “This is not Iraq. This is not endless. This is the opposite. This operation [has] a clear, devastating, decisive mission: destroy the missile threat, destroy the navy, no nukes.” He also said there’s no nation-building or democracy building goals as part of the campaign, suggesting Operation Epic Fury will be relatively limited in scope.