U.S. gas prices have risen above an average of $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022, reaching about $4.02 nationally.

The increase is driven largely by the ongoing war involving Iran, which has disrupted global oil supplies.

Crude oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel as production and supply chains in the Middle East have been affected.

The jump marks the largest monthly increase in gas prices on record, with costs more than a dollar higher since the conflict began, the AP has reported.

Drivers in many countries are also experiencing higher fuel costs due to the global impact on energy markets.