U.S. Gas Prices Rise Sharply Following Iran War

Why it matters locally: As a major federal employment hub with significant commuter traffic, District of Columbia residents and federal workers may face higher transportation costs. The increased fuel prices could also affect delivery services and operating costs for local businesses dependent on transportation.

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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.