A sharp increase in fuel prices following the US-Israel military strikes on Iran has sparked anger and anxiety among Americans, many of whom say the war is hitting them directly every time they stop at the pump.
The national average price of gasoline climbed to about USD 3.48 per gallon on Monday, up from around USD 2.90 a month ago, according to price trackers, after crude oil surged amid fears of prolonged disruptions to global energy supplies.
