Six months into the Iran War, gas is up 37% — and August is about to set a record
AAA says gas prices are up nearly 40% from when the Iran war began as supply disruptions keep crude oil above $80 a barrel.
- On Thursday, the national average price for a gallon of regular gas reached $4.10 as the Iran War nears its six-month mark, far exceeding President Donald Trump's original prediction of four to five weeks.
- Launched on Feb. 28, 2026, the Iran War triggered significant supply chain disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for about 20% of global oil shipments. Eighteen service members have died in the roughly six months since.
- Nationwide gas prices are up nearly 40% compared to last year when the average cost was $3.19, according to AAA. Prices peaked at $4.56 on May 21, while crude oil currently remains in the $80 range.
- In a radio interview on Aug. 26, Trump told Glenn Beck the Strait is "functioning" and he is "not in a hurry" for negotiations with Iran. Vice President Vance previously stated the White House would ramp up economic pressure.
- Economic stability was a central platform for Republicans winning the White House and Congress in 2024, yet multiple polls this month show Americans feel pessimistic about the war and ongoing economic troubles.
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Six Months Later, Californians are Suffering from the Kevin Kiley-backed Iran War
Californians’ gas prices are more than $5.60 per gallon and Kiley continues to fund Trump’s reckless war of choice Today marks six months since Donald Trump and Kevin Kiley dragged the country into a war against Iran that has no end in sight, and is forcing Americans to pay record August gas prices at the pump – […] The post Six Months Later, Californians are Suffering from the Kevin Kiley-backed Iran War appeared first on DCCC.
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BizTocMapped: How Much Gas Prices Have Risen Since the Iran War
How Much Gas Prices Have Risen Since the Iran War Key Takeaways U.S. gas prices have risen about 44% from their pre-war baseline, adding an average of $1.25 per gallon. The largest percentage increases are concentrated across the Midwest and Mountain West, with several states up more than 60%. States that were already among the most expensive for gas have generally seen smaller percentage increases. Gas prices have climbed sharply across the U…
Gas Prices Spike 40% During Iran War
“Gas at the pump costs 40% more than it did before the Iran war began in February, according to the Energy Information Administration. And whether you’re a die-hard Democrat or red-blooded Republican or somewhere in between, everyone pays directly or indirectly for that hike,” NOTUS reports. “Historically, this would be awful news for the White […]
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