US Gas Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions

Gasoline prices in the United States have experienced modest increases in recent weeks, primarily due to heightened tensions in the Middle East following missile exchanges between Israel and Iran. The national average for a gallon of regular gas rose to about $3.14, though this remains lower than the previous year. Regional differences persist, with states like Indiana, Virginia, and Delaware seeing the largest weekly increases, while Florida, Michigan, and California have seen declines. The Rocky Mountain region continues to have below-average prices, and Jet-A aviation fuel prices have dropped for consecutive months, reflecting some energy sector stability. Analysts suggest that while prices could rise temporarily by 10 to 30 cents per gallon, this is likely to be short-lived unless the conflict intensifies and disrupts oil shipping. Overall, experts anticipate that gasoline prices will trend lower in the coming months barring major geopolitical escalation.