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Iran War Sends U.S. Gas Prices to Historic Highs

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  • The Iran war disrupted oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing U.S. gasoline prices to historic highs.
  • Ohio’s average regular gasoline price reached $4.36 per gallon on Sept. 16, 2026, $2 higher than a year earlier.
  • The national average gasoline price rose 13 cents to $4.27 per gallon in one week, reported Sept. 10.
  • Californians paid $6.04 per gallon for gasoline on Sept. 16, 2026.