Gas prices rise to highest point since war's start; Trump insists Iran in 'state of collapse'

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Gas prices at highest level since beginning of Iran war

Updated 4 days ago
The Hill
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Gas prices in the U.S. have reached their highest levels since the beginning of the Iran war, with the national average price reported at $4.18 per gallon, marking a significant increase from $4.11 just a day prior. This represents a 40% jump since the conflict began on February 28, according to The Hill, while ABC News reported a slightly lower average of $4.17, indicating a 28% increase. The rise in prices is attributed to escalating energy costs linked to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

What This Means

The rise in gas prices, reaching nearly $4.18 per gallon, is intensifying economic pressure on President Trump, as noted by the Washington Times. This increase could affect public sentiment and support for his administration amid ongoing military operations.

Original Reporting (4)
Gas prices at highest level since beginning of Iran war
The Hill
The Hill
Center
4/28/2026

Gas prices at highest level since beginning of Iran war

The average cost of gas in the U.S. on Tuesday reached its highest level in four years — a result of skyrocketing energy prices triggered by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. The national average reached $4.18, a 40-percent jump since the conflict began on Feb. 28, according to data from AAA. States in the West…

US gasoline prices hit highest level in 4 years
ABC News
ABC News
Lean Left
4/28/2026

US gasoline prices hit highest level in 4 years

The price of an average gallon of gas is $4.17, AAA data showed. Gasoline prices in the United States hit their highest level in four years on Tuesday as negotiations over the Iran war appeared to show little signs of a resolution. The price of an average gallon of gas stands at $4.17, marking an increase of $1.19 per.

Gas prices rise to highest point since war's start; Trump insists Iran in 'state of collapse'
Washington Times4/28/2026

Average U.S. gas prices reach highest point since Iran war began

Gas prices in the U.S. have reached their highest levels since the start of the Iran war, putting intense pressure on President Trump even as he insists that the Islamic republic is on the verge of collapse. The national average price of a gallon of gas stood at nearly $4.18 on Tuesday, up from $4.11 one day prior.

Trump approval dips to record low amid Iran war, inflation woes: Poll
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Lean Left
4/28/2026

Trump approval dips to record low amid Iran war, inflation woes: Poll

United States President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to its lowest point since he returned to the White House, sinking to 34 percent amid economic uncertainty and the US-Israel war on Iran, a Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests. The poll, released on Tuesday, also showed that only 22 percent of respondents back.