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Gas Prices Surge 17% Amid Ongoing U.S.-Israeli Conflict

3/9/2026

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Gasoline prices rose to an average of $3.48 per gallon on Monday, up about 17 percent since the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran began February 28.
Oil prices topped $100 per barrel as the conflict disrupted crude supply from the Persian Gulf.
State-level effects vary, with California at $5.20 and Kansas at $2.92 per gallon.
Refineries face higher crude costs, and prices could rise further if oil remains elevated.

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Story summary

Gasoline prices rose to an average of $3.48 per gallon on Monday, up about 17 percent since the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran began February 28.
Oil prices topped $100 per barrel as the conflict disrupted crude supply from the Persian Gulf.
State-level effects vary, with California at $5.20 and Kansas at $2.92 per gallon.
Refineries face higher crude costs, and prices could rise further if oil remains elevated.