As the United States and Israel bombard in an attempt to neutralize that nation’s military power, the rise in the price of oil and gas is one of the most noticeable immediate impacts for North Carolina. 

WRAL is tracking the change to gas prices daily to help central North Carolina drivers better balance their household budgets.

What is the average gas price today?

On Saturday morning, North Carolina’s average price per gallon was $3.222, lower than the national average of $3.413, according to AAA.

In Raleigh, gas prices averaged $3.289 per gallon  – that’s a nine cent increase overnight. 

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What people are saying about gas prices

The price for crude oil in the United States rose above $90 per barrel on Friday, for the first time in more than two years.  

What is driving up the price of gas? 

The attacks on Iran are restricting travel, and boats will not be able to pass through the Iranian-controlled Strait
of Hormuz. About 20% of the world’s oil is shipped
through that strait, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

“That uncertainty is what’s driving oil
prices up,” Patrick DeHaan, of Gas Buddy said. “The known would reduce oil prices — if there becomes clarity — but
it’s the unknown that is stoking fears and oil prices.”