These car brands could suffer the most with soaring gas prices
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Soaring gas prices due to the Iran war are expected to hit drivers and makers of American-brand vehicles hard, particularly those with fuel-inefficient lineups like Ram, Dodge, and GMC. The average price for a new automobile is now above $50,000, and affordability is a growing concern as the used-car market remains tight and prices high.
The Iran war has pushed up gas prices by 33% in three weeks. The nationwide average gas price has hit $3.91, the highest in almost four years. US automakers have among the least fuel-efficient lineups, making them vulnerable to gas-price shocks. The new 2026 lineups from Ram, Dodge, GMC, and Chevrolet have combined MPGs that are worse than any auto brand except a handful of luxury titles. American companies have turned away from producing small cars in favor of crossover SUVs and trucks. This shift has resulted in higher fuel costs for drivers, with owners of the least efficient US brands facing annual fuel bills roughly $800 to $835 higher than before the war began.
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