Fuel Surge: Gas Prices Climb for 11 Consecutive Days as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate
Gasoline prices in the U.S. have risen by 20% on average since the attacks on Iran, and global oil prices continue to push higher, impacting drivers across the country.
The escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran have taken a significant toll on American drivers, as gas prices have jumped for the 11th straight day. According to industry analysts, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline has risen by nearly 20% since the strikes on Iranian targets began.
This sharp increase at the pump has been driven by a surge in global oil prices, which have climbed steadily in recent weeks. The benchmark Brent crude oil reached $68.60 per barrel on Friday, up from around $63 at the start of the year. The rising oil prices have forced consumers to dig deeper into their pockets to fill up their tanks, exacerbating the financial burden on American families.
Source: The New York Times
