{"id":375531,"date":"2026-07-16T14:53:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T14:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/375531\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T14:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T14:53:15","slug":"houston-drivers-feeling-the-pinch-as-gas-prices-rise-again-see-how-much-more-youre-paying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/375531\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston drivers feeling the pinch as gas prices rise again; see how much more you\u2019re paying"},"content":{"rendered":"

Americans are once again paying more at the pump as gasoline prices climb amid continued U.S. military strikes on Iran.<\/p>\n

According to a new report from Brown University<\/a>, Americans have spent an additional $35 billion on gasoline since the war with Iran began on Feb. 28. The report estimates the average driver is spending about $300 more per month on fuel than before the conflict.<\/p>\n

Gas prices have increased by nearly 30% since the war began. The national average peaked in May at $4.63 per gallon before dropping below $4 last month following President Donald Trump\u2019s announcement of a ceasefire.<\/p>\n

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However, prices have begun rising again as the United States completes a fifth consecutive day of missile strikes on Iranian forces.<\/p>\n

As of Thursday morning, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.94, according to the report. That\u2019s 10 cents higher than a week ago, but 10 cents lower than one month ago.<\/p>\n

Drivers who want to see how higher fuel prices are affecting their budgets can use NBC News\u2019 gas cost calculator<\/a>, which estimates the added cost based on individual driving habits.<\/p>\n

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