July Gas Prices Spike Most Sharply in 20 States Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict
AAA’s fuel tracker shows the national average rose 6.73% in July, with 20 states experiencing price gains well above the national rate.
The onset of the Iran conflict in February triggered a sharp rise in U.S. gasoline costs, peaking at about $4.56 per gallon in May before easing and then climbing again to $4.11 by the end of July. AAA’s Fuel Price Tracker recorded a 6.73% increase in the national average for July, the only month where the average moved upward after a brief dip. Four states—Alaska, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii—registered slight price drops, while a detailed state-by-state comparison revealed 20 jurisdictions with gains exceeding the national rise.
Indiana led the list with a 13.98% increase, followed by Delaware and Maryland with double-digit jumps. The data also notes each state’s historic high from 2022 for context. These trends underscore regional disparities driven by local taxes, supply proximity and operating costs.
Why it matters
Rising fuel costs affect household budgets and can signal broader economic pressures.
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