U.S. Gas Prices Rise Sharply Following Iran War

Why it matters locally: Delaware residents and businesses will likely feel the impact at the pump, as the state has no oil refining capacity and relies entirely on imported fuel, making it particularly sensitive to global energy disruptions.

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Gasoline prices across the United States have increased since the start of the war in Iran. The national average price of gas had been close to $3 per gallon before war began.