Gas prices soar past $4 on average for a gallon of regular in the US, the highest since 2022 U.S. gas prices have jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to soar worldwide amid the Iran war. ‘That is a crime’: Texts reveal Judge Lina Hidalgo’s communications with rodeo officials regarding concert removal1 biker killed, teenage biker airlifted after bikes collide with pickup truck in PasadenaHere are some simple ways Houston drivers can save at the pump as gas prices climbA vehicle passes a gasoline price board at a filling station in Philadelphia, Friday, March 27, 2026. A woman fills her vehicle with fuel at a gas station, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. A vehicle passes a gasoline price board at a filling station in Philadelphia, Friday, March 27, 2026. – U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday as the Iran war pushed fuel prices to soar worldwide. According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 — over a dollar more than before the war began. The last timeThe price is a national average, meaning drivers in some states have been paying well over $4 a gallon for a while now. Prices vary from state to state due to factors ranging from nearby supply to differing tax rates. Since the U.S. and Israel launched a joint war against Iran on Feb. 28, the cost of crude oil — the main ingredient in gasoline — has spiked and swung rapidly. That’s because the conflict has caused deepHigher gas prices are impacting consumers and businesses as many households continue to face wider cost of living strains. And as drivers pay more to cover necessities like gas, many may be forced to cut their budgets in other places. More expensive fuel can also push up other spending, from utility bills to the price of many goods consumers buy each day. In the immediate future, analysts point to groceries, which have to be restocked frequently and could also see price hikes as businesses’ transportation costs pile up.Diesel, the fuel used for many freight and delivery trucks, is now going for an average of $5.45 a gallon, up from about $3.76 a gallon before the war began, per AAA.. That’s led to cuts from major producers in the region who have no way of getting their crude to market. Meanwhile, Iran, Israel and the U.S. have all struck oil and gas facilities, worsening supply concerns.temporarily Russia It's not yet clear if those efforts will bring relief for consumers. A lot of factors contribute to gas prices. Refineries buy crude oil in advance, meaning some could be work with more expensive oil for a while, and it will take time for any new supply to trickle down to consumers. And while steep crude prices are a leading driver behind today’s surge, U.S. gas prices typically tick up a bit at this time of year. More drivers are hitting the road and trying to fuel up while they can, so there’s higher demand. Warming weather also brings a shift to summer blend fuel, which is more expensive to produce than winter blend.The U.S., which is a net oil exporter, hasn't seen as stark a shock as other parts of the world that rely more heavily on fuel imports from the Middle East, Oil is a globally-traded commodity. And most of what the U.S. produces is light, sweet crude — but refineries on the East and West coasts are primarily designed to process heavier, sour product. As a result, the country also needs imports. Escalating geopolitical conflicts have disrupted oil flows and contributed to a surge in gas prices in the past. The U.S. average for regular gasoline climbed to its highest level of more than $5 a gallonPrices at the pump later fell from that record. Before Tuesday, per AAA data, the national average had stayed below the $4 mark since mid-August of 2022. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Big City Wings, Big City DEALS | How to save $$$ on your next night out with Houston Life DealsHouston TSA agents receive first paycheck in 40+ days, Congress still needs to pass full fundingGearing up for KPRC 2 Sports Sunday after HUGE ROCKETS WIN!Kids were outside. Families were gathering. Then gunfire. 🚨Suspect in 2017 double-murder gets 50 years with plea agreementEXPLAINER: Why Southeast Texas is in a DEEP drought