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Gas Prices Across the U.S. Jump 11 Cents per Gallon, AAA Says

Crude futures rose sharply due to Middle East conflict and refinery seasonal shifts, pushing U.S. gas prices to $3.11 per gallon, AAA reports.

  • On March 2, 2026 motor club AAA reported the U.S. average gasoline price rose 11 cents overnight to about $3.11, with a nearby pump at 2.92 dollars.
  • Retaliatory attacks, including a drone strike on the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia, followed Tuesday's strikes that killed Iran's leader, with six U.S. service members confirmed dead.
  • Brent crude climbed 6.7% to $81.29 a barrel, while benchmark U.S. crude surged 8.6% to $77.36 as oil futures jumped to over one-year highs.
  • Analysts warned that gas prices rose 11 cents overnight to about $3.11, adding pressure on U.S. consumers, amid market reactions to Middle East tensions.
  • About 20% of the world's oil transits the Strait of Hormuz, and tankers avoiding it plus refiners switching to summer blends have tightened supplies.
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Gas prices jump again overnight as conflict in Iran continues to strangle global oil market

If you've noticed higher prices at the pump, you're not alone: the conflict in Iran is causing gas prices across the U.S. to skyrocket. Here's why. (AP Photo)

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