Where are gas prices the highest?

Published May 7, 2026 11:13am ET | Updated May 7, 2026 11:22am ET



The war in Iran has sent gas prices surging, but the impact is being felt differently across the United States.

From the end of February to May 7, the average price of gas per gallon in the U.S. has gone from around $2.92 to $4.56. With the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed, those prices will likely continue to rise.

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