Gas Prices Are Skyrocketing. These States Had the Biggest Jumps.

Drivers are reeling from escalating gas prices that have skyrocketed since the beginning of the Iran war.

The national average gas price rose to $4.12 per gallon on April 6, according to the AAA Auto Club. That figure is up from a national average of $3.32 one month ago on March 6.

“Gasoline prices are poised for another jolt this week, with many inland states — including the Plains, Great Lakes, and parts of the Rockies — likely to see sharp increases as last week’s surge in wholesale costs has yet to be fully passed through to consumers,” Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said in an April 6 article he published on X.

De Haan said some markets could see further increases this week, writing that with another round of spikes, “the national average could rise by double digits, potentially reaching the $4.20 to $4.35 per gallon range in the days ahead.”

“Recent escalations between the U.S. and Iran have further intensified concerns about prolonged disruptions to global oil flows, keeping markets on edge,” De Haan wrote.

The USA TODAY Cars Team took a look at the 10 states that had the biggest jumps in prices in the past seven days, according to De Haan’s GasBuddy website.

What Causes Variance in State Gas Prices?

Regional differences in gas prices can be explained by several factors, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration:

• Differences in state and local gas taxes
• Distance from supply
• Supply disruptions
• Retail competition and operating costs
• Environmental programs

“Retail gasoline prices tend to be higher the further gasoline must be transported to the point of sale because transportation costs are higher,” the agency said.

“Anything that slows or stops gasoline production can result in increased bidding for available gasoline supplies,” the agency added. “Prices at gasoline stations are often highest in locations with fewer gasoline stations.”

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Which States Had the Biggest Jumps in Gas Prices in the Last Week?

1. Florida
   • Average gas price on April 6: $4.20
   • Average gas price on March 30: $3.95
   • Difference in price: 25 cents
2. Tennessee
   • Average gas price on April 6: $3.85
   • Average gas price on March 30: $3.63
   • Difference in price: 22 cents
3. New Jersey
   • Average gas price on April 6: $4.09
   • Average gas price on March 30: $3.88
   • Difference in price: 21 cents
4. Texas
   • Average gas price on April 6: $3.82
   • Average gas price on March 30: $3.61
   • Difference in price: 21 cents
5. Pennsylvania
   • Average gas price on April 6: $4.15
   • Average gas price on March 30: $3.94
   • Difference in price: 21 cents

Which States Had the Biggest Jumps in Gas Prices in the Past Month?

1. Utah
   • Average gas price on April 6: $4.16
   • Average gas price on March 6: $2.99
   • Difference in price: $1.17
2. Hawaii
   • Average gas price on April 6: $5.60
   • Average gas price on March 6: $4.45
   • Difference in price: $1.15
3. Idaho
   • Average gas price on April 6: $4.25
   • Average gas price on March 6: $3.20
   • Difference in price: $1.05
4. Arizona
   • Average gas price on April 6: $4.74
   • Average gas price on March 6: $3.70
   • Difference in price: $1.04
5. Nevada
   • Average gas price on April 6: $5.00
   • Average gas price on March 6: $3.97
   • Difference in price: $1.03

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Gas prices are skyrocketing. These states had the biggest jumps

Reporting by Keith Laing, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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