PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Gas prices jumped a staggering 11 cents in just one day, according to data released by AAA.
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The nationwide average for regular unleaded gas is $3.11 per gallon Tuesday, up from $3.00 the day before.
Some of the largest hikes were in the Southeastern United States, which traditionally has the lowest prices.
For example, Oklahoma, which has the cheapest gas nationwide, saw its average jump 15 cents in one day, from $2.47 to $2.62 per gallon.
The West Coast, which historically has the highest prices, saw smaller increases.
In Oregon, the price increased from $3.92 to $3.95 per gallon for regular unleaded, a 3-cent jump.
Washington state, which has the third-highest prices in the country, saw gas rise just 1 cent, from $4.37 to $4.38 per gallon on average.
California has the most expensive gas at $4.67 per gallon, a 2-cent increase from the day before.
It’s unclear how much of the nationwide increase can be directly linked to the war in Iran.
But ABC reported Monday that crude oil prices surged past $70 per barrel, levels not seen since the summer driving season.
In a Feb. 26 news release, AAA said seasonal increases were expected as refineries begin switching to summer-blend gasoline, which contains more expensive additives.
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Upcoming spring break travel is also expected to contribute to seasonal increases.