Since the war began in the Middle East, the average cost of gasoline has skyrocketed to higher levels, currently reaching, according to reports by the American Automotive Association(AAA), $4.45 per gallon. This adds to the high inflation and additional costs of high tariff rates that Americans already faced on their bills, so most households have tightened budgets.

According to GasBuddy analysis, since the war began between the United States and Israel against Iran, which led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the price of gasoline at U.S. pumps has increased almost $1.50.

Currently, mid-grade gasoline increased to $4.93; premium grade is $5.31, diesel at $5.64 and E85 increased to $3.51, according to AAA. No obs However, the cost of fuel is not the same in all states of the country; there are entities where their inhabitants are paying up to more than $5 per gallon.

The states with the highest and lowest gasoline prices

Reports from GasBuddy and AAA indicate that, in states such as California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii, gasoline prices range between $6.11 and $4.81, being the highest in the country.

While in states like Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, the cost of gasoline is between $3.99 to$3.85.

According to an analysis published by Moody’s Analytics, it is estimated that, if gasoline prices continue to be high, the average American household could spend up to $1,300 additional to its budget and even anticipates that, if the Strait of Hormuz continues to be closed, gasoline by the middle of this year will exceed $5 at a national level.