US fuel prices surge to multi-year highs as Middle East conflict continues

Gasoline and diesel prices in the United States have jumped to their highest levels in months or years. Gasoline passed $3.75 a gallon, a high not seen since 2023, while diesel topped $5 a gallon for the first time since 2022.

The price surge is linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran in the Middle East, which is disrupting global oil supplies and fuel supply chains. The situation is creating political challenges for Trump.