US average gas prices surge to $4.1 per gallon amid Middle East conflict

The average price of regular gasoline in the United States has risen to 4.1 U.S. dollars per gallon, up 12 cents from the previous week, according to data released by the American Automobile Association on Saturday. Since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, gasoline prices in the U.S. have increased by approximately 37 percent, the data showed.

Regional differences remain significant. California has the highest average gasoline price in the nation, nearing 5.92 U.S. dollars per gallon, while Oklahoma reports the lowest average at 3.29 U.S. dollars per gallon.