Crude oil prices began rising after Trump ordered the Iran attack. At gas pumps in several states, some drivers were worried about rising costs.

Gas prices in California jumped 9 cents overnight as drivers continue to feel the impact of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. New data from AAA shows the average price for a gallon of regular gas in the state climbed to $4.

Americans are now paying an average of $3.246 per gallon, up 26 cents since last week and the highest level since April 2025.

White House aides and Cabinet officials are coming under intense pressure to reverse the spike in energy prices caused by the start of the war in the Middle East.

The leader says the chaos triggered by the Iran crisis has led to the emergence of other buyers willing to pay top dollar for fuel Russia could halt gas supplies to Europe right now amid a spike in energy prices triggered by the Iran crisis,

There's no relief in sight for drivers at the pump as the war in Iran is directly driving up the cost of gas. Analysts expect more of the same unless something changes soon.