One week ago, 39 states had gas prices under $3 a gallon. As of March 9, only four do, according to a GOBankingRates analysis of AAA gas price data. That dramatic shift happened as the conflict involving Iran pushed oil prices sharply higher. Across the country, 17 states saw prices jump at least $0.50 per gallon in that span, and every state except Hawaii saw prices rise by at least $0.25, according to the GOBankingRates analysis.
Although oil prices recently dropped following remarks from President Donald Trump that the war would be over “very soon,” they are still volatile and higher than where they were before the conflict began, according to CNN.
