{"id":774203,"date":"2026-07-20T16:57:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/774203\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T16:57:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:57:13","slug":"gas-prices-top-4-a-gallon-again-as-u-s-iran-conflict-escalates-aaa-data-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/774203\/","title":{"rendered":"Gas prices top $4 a gallon again as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates, AAA data shows"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gas prices hit $4 a gallon again as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The national average for a gallon of gas reached $4.003 on Monday, marking the first time in over a month it has crossed that threshold, according to AAA data. The price represents a national average, meaning drivers in some states are paying more than $4 a gallon, while others are paying less.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The national average for diesel, which influences the cost of groceries and other goods transported on trucks, reached $5.11 a gallon on Monday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gas prices escalated after the war in Iran began on Feb. 28, hitting a recent high of $4.56 in May. Prices began to moderate as negotiations progressed between the U.S. and Iran, with the two sides reaching an interim deal<\/a> in June.<\/p>\n

However, oil and gas prices are creeping higher as fighting between the U.S. and Iran intensifies, with the two sides vying for control of the Strait of Hormuz.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Oil prices, which influence the price at the pump, have been rising since early July, CBS News’ energy tracker shows<\/a>. Brent crude, the international standard, rose 3.2% to $90.95 per barrel Monday and benchmark U.S. crude climbed 2.8% to $84.04 per barrel.<\/p>\n

The rise in gas prices is likely to weigh on voters as U.S. midterm elections approach. In a Gallup poll<\/a> released last month, two-thirds of Americans surveyed said the cost of fuel has caused financial hardship for their household.<\/p>\n

\n Edited by<\/p>\n

Aimee Picchi<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

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The Associated Press<\/p>\n

contributed to this report.\n <\/p>\n

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