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Average US gas price up $1 from February amid Iran war  

Average US gas price up $1 from February amid Iran war  
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Source: The Signal
Date: 03/27/2026 1:32pm

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**U.S. Gas Prices Surge $1 Since February as Iran Conflict Drives Oil Spike**
U.S. gas prices have jumped $1 since late February to a national average of $3.98 per gallon, driven by soaring oil prices amid the ongoing Iran conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. California drivers are paying an average $5.84 per gallon, with some local stations nearing $6, as crude prices have surged more than 50% since the war began. The Trump administration has responded by releasing oil reserves, easing certain sanctions, and issuing temporary fuel waivers to help stabilize supply and curb further price spikes.

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