U.S. gasoline prices experienced a significant increase, rising by more than 30 cents per gallon last week. This surge follows prices that were averaging close to $3 per gallon before the conflict in Iran began. The report raises concerns about how much further gas prices might climb as tensions and conflict in the region continue.

U.S. gas prices were nearly $3 an average prior to the start of the war in Iran. <img alt="Gasoline prices are displayed at a Mobil gas station on April 29 in Portland, Ore." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5000x3333+0+0/resize/5000x3333!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F20%2F17%2F892bb8c34549af3b9e60819ec2d8%2Fap26120215752606.jpg" /><p>U.S. gas prices were nearly $3 an average prior to the start of the war in Iran.</p><p>(Image credit: Jenny...