Washington, D.C., USA – Web Desk: Gasoline prices in the United States have surged to their highest level in nearly 11 months, with the national average reaching $3.25 per gallon, according to the latest figures from the American Automobile Association (AAA).
The increase represents a rise of approximately 27 cents per gallon compared to last week, driven largely by escalating tensions in the Middle East following military conflict involving Iran. Analysts warn that, if the situation persists, prices could rise further to $3.25–$3.50 per gallon in the coming weeks.
AAA officials noted that the global oil market remains highly uncertain, and the U.S. saw a record 11-cent single-day increase in gasoline prices, the largest daily jump in four years. Experts attribute the surge to both geopolitical instability and disruptions to global oil supply, particularly the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route through which roughly 20% of the world’s crude oil is transported.
The combination of supply risks and Middle East tensions is expected to keep fuel prices volatile in the U.S. and globally.
