Gas prices top $4 a gallon again as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates
MoneyWatch Gas prices top $4 a gallon again as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates, AAA data shows .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, MoneyWatch Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Gas prices escalated after the war in Iran began on Feb.
- ▪MoneyWatch Gas prices top $4 a gallon again as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates, AAA data shows .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, Mo
- ▪She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program.
- ▪Gas prices escalated after the war in Iran began on Feb.
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- ▪ US gas price average jumps to $4 a gallon as US and Iran intensify attacks — New York Post
- ▪ U.S. Average Gas Price Returns to $4 a Gallon as Iran Crisis Escalates — NYT > Business
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| Publication time | Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:13:51 -0400 |
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MoneyWatch Gas prices top $4 a gallon again as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates, AAA data shows .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, MoneyWatch Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Read Full Bio Mary Cunningham July 20, 2026 / 9:13 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Gas prices hit $4 a gallon again as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks.The national average for a gallon of gas reached $4.003 on Monday, marking the first time in over a month it has crossed that threshold, according to AAA data.
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