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Gas prices across the region increase as war rages in Iran

Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia, on the newest of 2 developments

The cost of gas has risen 10 cents a gallon overnight and, according to the AAA, the cost won't likely decrease any time soon as war rages in Iran.

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  1. Iran disrupts vital oil route. Price rises coming

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    Gas prices across the region increase as war rages in Iran

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

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  1. Newsweek

    Iran disrupts vital oil route. Price rises coming (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Oil prices are set to rise as Iranian forces threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which carries a fifth of the world's oil and gas.

  2. KTVU San Francisco

    Will gas prices go up amid US strikes on Iran? (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    Oil prices were already rising on fears of war before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran overnight. Here's why a wider war in Iran could lead to higher gas prices here at home.

  3. WHEC Rochester

    Consumer Alert: War in Iran is likely to drive up gas prices (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The ongoing war in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, is expected to impact gas prices at local stations, despite the United States being the world’s largest oil producer. The conflict has led to tankers being docked, affecting the global oil supply.

  4. Newsweek

    How Iran conflict could push up US gas prices (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Experts warn the conflict’s strain on production and supply could soon mean higher prices at the pump for American drivers.

  5. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    U.S. gasoline prices to rise after attack on Iran, analysts warn | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    NEW YORK >> U.S. average retail gasoline prices are set to break above $3 a gallon on Monday for the first time in more than three months as the conflict between the United States and major oil producer Iran interrupts global oil flows, analysts said.

  6. Newsweek

    Map shows where gas prices are highest across US amid Iran conflict (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Oil prices rose on Monday amid disruptions to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

  7. New Hampshire Union Leader

    US gasoline prices to rise after attack on Iran, analysts warn (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    U.S. average retail gasoline prices were set to break above $3 a gallon for the first time in more than three months as the conflict between the United States and

  8. KESQ Palm Springs

    What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    By Chris Isidore, Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — The attacks on Iran are already sending gasoline prices higher, and even steeper increases are probably coming soon. The average US price for a gallon of regular gas stands at just under $3 Monday, according to AAA’s survey, which was taken at the nation’s ga…

  9. CBS News

    Gas prices are set to rise amid U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Here's what you could pay at the pump. (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.

  10. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Gas prices rise as military operation in Iran continues (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Fuel prices have risen since the strikes on Iran, but experts warn NC drivers to avoid panic buying.

  11. Forbes

    How The Iran Conflict Is Impacting Gas Prices (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The price of a gallon of gas is expected to steadily increase this week.

  12. Oil Price

    U.S. Gasoline Tops $3 as Iran Conflict Sends Fuel Prices Higher (opens Oil Price)

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    Oil Price's feed description

    Average U.S. gasoline prices climbed above $3 per gallon on Monday for the first time since November, as escalating conflict with Iran rippled through global energy markets and pushed crude and fuel prices sharply higher.

  13. Fox5 Atlanta

    Iran conflict one of several factors causing gas prices to rise, GasBuddy says (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    The average price for a regular gallon of gas in Atlanta reached $2.91 by midnight on Monday.

  14. Newsweek

    Donald Trump admits gas prices will be 'a little high" due to Iran War (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The national average price for a gallon of gasoline rose 11 cents overnight Tuesday to about $3.11.

  15. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Live updates: Iran operations continue; gas prices rise 11 cents overnight (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    A worldwide sell-off for stocks is slamming onto Wall Street Tuesday, and oil prices increased as worries rise that the war with Iran is widening and may do more sustained damage to the global economy than feared.

  16. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Average price for a gallon of gas rises 11 cents overnight amid Iran conflict, AAA says (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Gas prices were already rising before the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, but crude futures have risen sharply this week because of the war.

  17. CBS News

    Gas prices across the U.S. jump 11 cents per gallon, AAA says (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Crude oil prices are surging due to the Iran war, pushing up prices at the pump across the U.S., according to AAA.

  18. Military.com

    Iran Effect: US Hits Fourth-Largest Single-Day Gas Cost Increase Since 2005 (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    An analyst with GasBuddy said gas prices could go up between 20 and 55 cents within two weeks' time.

  19. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Gas prices across the region increase as war rages in Iran (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    The cost of gas has risen 10 cents a gallon overnight and, according to the AAA, the cost won't likely decrease any time soon as war rages in Iran.

  20. WHEC Rochester

    Consumer Alert: How the Iran conflict is affecting gas prices (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    The national average price of gas increased by 11 cents overnight, according to AAA.

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