Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war

The average cost for a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, according to AAA , the highest level since the war in the Middle East began. Gasoline prices, which have risen by $1.20 a gallon since the war started on Feb. 28, climbed nearly 7 cents overnight, according to AAA . The latest increase follows a brief period of relief, when prices eased after hitting a recent high of $4.17 on April 9 as the U.S. and Iran appeared to be making progress toward a deal to end the war. …