U.S. Gas Prices Rise Sharply Following Iran War

Why it matters locally: Oregon consumers and businesses dependent on transportation fuel will face higher costs at the pump and in supply chains. The price increases may particularly impact Oregon's agriculture, forestry, and logistics sectors that rely heavily on fuel-dependent operations.

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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.