Americans are facing a fresh hit to their wallets as gas prices surge, thanks to the escalating conflict with Iran, creating a major headache for President Donald Trump and Republicans heading into the midterm elections. According to Fox News, GasBuddy said that this week the national average for gasoline shot up to $3.53 per gallon, marking a hefty 59-cent jump in just seven days.
Oil prices have now topped $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022. That’s a big deal because it directly impacts what we pay at the pump. The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran are really rattling global oil markets, and investors are already bracing for tighter supplies, which naturally drives up costs.
