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Iran War Pushes U.S. Gas Prices Over $4

4/4/2026

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  • The war in Iran has driven U.S. gas prices above $4 per gallon, up from about $3 a month earlier.
  • Margarita Penalosa, a Lyft and Uber driver in Los Angeles, now drives seven days a week to cope with higher fuel costs.
  • Uber and Lyft have temporarily updated their fuel relief programs to offer discounts through debit cards or cash-back rewards.
  • Drivers say these measures do not go far enough during the crisis.