Gas prices surge as Iran conflict rattles global oil markets, pushing US crude above $90

Gas prices moved higher Friday as the conflict with Iran continued to roil global energy markets, pushing crude oil sharply upward and raising concerns about fuel supplies.

The national average price for regular gasoline rose to $3.32 per gallon on Friday, up from $3.25 on Thursday and $2.98 a week ago, according to AAA. Analysts say the increase reflects a surge in crude oil prices as geopolitical tensions intensify in the Middle East.

U.S. crude settled at $90.90 per barrel on Friday...