
However you’re feeling about U.S. military action in Iran, you’re likely feeling some pain at the gas pump.
The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. jumped 16% in the seven-day period ending on March 9, reaching $3.48. That’s according to a new GOBankingRates analysis of data from AAA. With oil now topping $100 a barrel and ongoing shipping lane disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, experts predict further increases.