Washington, D.C. – Gasoline prices have climbed above $4 per gallon in every U.S. state and Washington, D.C., as ongoing conflict involving Iran continues disrupting global oil markets.
According to AAA, the national average for regular gasoline reached roughly $4.56 per gallon on Wednesday. Western states have seen the steepest increases, with average prices exceeding $5 in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Hawaii, and Alaska. California drivers are now paying more than $6 per gallon on average.
The price spike follows months of instability tied to the war involving Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global oil supplies. Analysts have warned that disruptions in the region could continue raising fuel and transportation costs across the U.S. economy.
Southern states continue reporting some of the nation’s lowest prices, though still above $4. Georgia currently has the lowest statewide average at approximately $4.01 per gallon.
President Donald Trump has proposed temporarily suspending the federal gas tax to offset rising costs, but the plan faces resistance from congressional Republicans concerned about lost transportation funding revenue.
Speaker Mike Johnson said over the weekend that high fuel costs are directly connected to instability surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, arguing the crisis is affecting transportation, shipping, and grocery prices nationwide.
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