# Americans are paying an average price of $4.48 a gallon for gas on Tuesday.

*business · news · 2026-05-05 · NPR*

## Key points

- The U.S.-Israel war with Iran has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Average U.S. gas prices rose from $3.17 to $4.48 per gallon in a year.
- The war-driven closure of the Strait of Hormuz directly increased U.S. fuel costs.
- Rising gas prices are significantly worsening the existing U.S. affordability crisis.

**Countries:** United States, Iran, Israel

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