U.S. Gas Prices Rise Sharply Following Iran War

Why it matters locally: Idaho drivers will likely see gas prices increase at the pump, as the national average has risen since the start of the conflict. The state's economy, which relies on transportation and agriculture, may face higher operational costs.

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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.