Pain at the Pump Is Intensifying for US Consumers as Iran War Drags On

After weeks of fuel inflation across Asia and Europe, higher pump prices are now starting to intensify in the US as war-driven energy shocks show little sign of abating.

From the West Coast to the Midwest, gasoline and diesel prices are notching dramatic increases. In California, the average statewide price for regular gasoline surpassed $6 a gallon on Wednesday, according to data from the American Automobile Association. That’s the highest since October 2023.