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March 3, 2026

Gas prices are set to rise amid U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Here's what you could pay at the pump.

Updated on: March 2, 2026 / 8:11 PM EST / CBS News

Gas prices are set to rise amid U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Here's what you could pay at the pump.

TL;DR

  • Oil prices have spiked, with West Texas Intermediate crude up 6.2% and Brent crude up nearly 9% on Monday.
  • Gas prices in the U.S. could rise by as much as 30 cents per gallon by the end of the week.
  • Recent increases follow already higher fuel costs due to U.S.-Iran tensions.
  • Venezuelan oil imports are beginning to arrive in the U.S. and are expected to help lower gas prices.
  • Higher oil prices could contribute to broader inflation, impacting transportation, manufacturing, and consumer prices.
  • An increase in inflation might lead the Federal Reserve to delay interest rate cuts.

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