US gas prices hit $4 a gallon, as Iran attacks Kuwaiti oil tanker
The average US gas price has hit $4 a gallon, the highest since 2022, due to rising oil prices and tensions in the Middle East. The conflict has led to attacks on oil tankers and desalination plants, causing concerns about global energy supplies and potential further price increases.
The US gas price has reached $4 a gallon, a level not seen since 2022. This increase is largely due to rising oil prices, with Brent crude up nearly 2% to $114.9 a barrel. The situation is exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East, where a Kuwaiti oil tanker was attacked by Iran. The attack on the tanker, which occurred off the coast of Dubai, resulted in a fire that was later brought under control. The conflict has also seen airstrikes on Iran's Qeshm Island and missile interceptions by Saudi Arabia and the UAE. As the situation continues to unfold, analysts warn that gas prices could top $5 a gallon if the war persists.
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