Gas prices are surging as the ongoing drives up crude oil costs, fueling higher prices at the pump nationwide.
The national average now stands at $3.98 per gallon, up $1 from a month ago, according to AAA.
Prices are climbing across nearly every region, with some states already well above the national average.Â
On the West Coast, drivers are seeing the highest costs, with prices reaching $5.87 per gallon in California and $5.32 in Washington.
Along the East Coast, are approaching or exceeding $4.00 in several areas, including $4.16 in Washington, D.C., and $3.93 in New York.
In the Midwest, Illinois stands out at $4.21 per gallon, while much of the region remains closer to the mid-$3 range.Â
Southern states are generally lower, though still rising, with Texas at $3.60 and South Carolina at $3.64, while Florida is higher at $3.96.
Diesel prices are climbing faster than gasoline, reflecting their close ties to freight and industryâmeaning increases can ripple through supply chains and raise costs across the economy.Â
Diesel averaged $5.41 a gallon, up $1.65 over the same period, according to AAA, surpassing $5 for the first time since December 2022 as the war in Iran continues to disrupt global supplies.
