Gas Prices Reach All-Time High of $4.46 — Up 50% Since War Began - video Dailymotion

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Gas prices in the US have soared to a four-year peak of $4.46 per gallon, representing an increase of over 50 percent since the onset of the Iran conflict in late February. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely inaccessible despite the efforts of Trump's Project Freedom, leading experts to caution that prices could hit $5 per gallon if the situation persists for another month. American households are now facing an additional annual expense of over $1,500 for driving, and Spirit Airlines has halted operations due to rising fuel costs. Here’s what every driver in the US should be aware of.

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00:00American drivers just got the worst news at the pump in nearly four years.

00:04The national average gas price hit $4.46 a gallon this week, a fresh four-year high.

00:11Prices have climbed more than 50% since the Iran war began in late February.

00:16The Strait of Hormuz, which carries roughly 20% of the world's oil, remains effectively shut.

00:23Trump's new Project Freedom mission has not yet restored shipping volume.

00:27And oil analysts say $5 gas is now within reach if the Strait stays closed another month.

00:34Families driving 20,000 miles a year are now paying over $1,500 more annually than they were last winter.

00:42Jet fuel has spiked 95% since the war began, forcing airlines to raise checked bag fees.

00:48Spirit Airlines just shut down operations entirely, citing fuel costs.

00:53Until the Strait reopens, every American with a gas tank is paying the price of this war directly.

Gas Prices Reach All-Time High of $4.46 — Up 50% Since War Began

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