Americans are paying more for gas nationwide, with some states hit harder than others as the Iran conflict drives up oil prices.
The national average is now $3.95 per gallon, up $1.02 from a month ago, according to AAA.
Prices are climbing in almost every region, with some states already well above the national average. On the West Coast, drivers face the highest costs, with prices reaching $5.79 per gallon in California and $5.27 in Washington.
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Along the East Coast, gas price are approaching or exceeding $3.70 in several regions, including $3.86 in New York and $3.80 in Maine.
In the Midwest, Illinois stands out at $4.16 per gallon, while much of the region remains closer to the $3 average range. Southern states are generally lower, although still rising, with Texas at $3.62 and Florida at $3.93.
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Gas prices are increasing in almost every region of the United States due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Diesel is outpacing gasoline because of its connection to freight and industry, meaning increases can ripple through supply chains and increase costs. It cost an average of $5.28 per gallon, up $1.69 over the same period, according to AAA.
The rise comes as traders closely monitor the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy bottleneck where tanker traffic has slowed as tensions escalate.
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A satellite image shows the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, vital for global energy supplies. (Amanda Macias/Fox News Digital)
Only 21 miles wide at its narrowest, the waterway between Iranthe United Arab Emirates and Oman transport around 20 million barrels of oil per day and around a fifth of the world’s liquefied natural gas, as well as large volumes of jet fuel.
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For U.S. drivers, prices could continue to rise as the summer travel and road trip season begins.
