While the war between the U.S. and Iran continues, and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, gas prices keep climbing.
In North Texas, residents are feeling the affects as gas continues to average over $4 in some counties. As of May 7, Dallas County has seen an increase of 6.6% with prices 25 cents higher than the week prior. Tarrant County has seen a 7.2% increase with prices 27 cents higher and Parker County has seen an 8% increase with a prices 30 cents higher.
Collin County has seen a 5.4% increase with prices 20 cents higher, Denton County at 7% with a 26 cent increase, Kaufman County at 5.3% with a 20 cent increase and Ellis County at 6.6% with a 25 cent increase.
The average price of gas in each county on May 7 is as follows: