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Gas prices are nearly $1 higher compared to a year ago amid Iran war

Name: Gas prices are nearly $1 higher compared to a year ago amid Iran war
Uploaded: 2026-07-22T07:11:00-0400
Duration: 2 min 10 s
Description: The national average for a gallon of gas is just over $4, which is up about 17 cents from only a week ago and 91 cents higher compared to this time last year, according to AAA. It comes as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran. Cristian Benavides reports.

The national average for a gallon of gas is just over $4, which is up about 17 cents from only a week ago and 91 cents higher compared to this time last year, according to AAA. It comes as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran. Cristian Benavides reports.