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How Much Gas Prices Have Risen Since The Iran War
How Much Gas Prices Have Risen Since The Iran War
Gas prices have climbed sharply across the U.S. following the outbreak of the Iran War, but the size of the increase varies significantly by state.
Using AAA price data from February 18, 2026, as a pre-war baseline and prices as of August 20, 2026, this visualization, via Visual Capitalist's Sofie Gilbert, maps the percentage increase across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
Which States Saw the Biggest Gas Price Increases
Iowa has seen the largest percentage increase in the country, with gas prices jumping 69.1%...
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