Gas prices explode across the US, now at a 4-year high — who’s paying nearly $6 a gallon and where can you still find the cheapest fuel right now?

Gas prices in the US have jumped above $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022. According to AAA, the national average is now $4.02, up more than $1 since early March. This sharp spike marks the fastest monthly jump in over five years. The ongoing Iran conflict is pushing crude oil above $100, tightening supply fast. Drivers in California now pay nearly $6, while Kansas remains among the cheapest. Fuel costs are rising everywhere. Household budgets are under pressure. Experts warn inflation could rise next.