The Brief
- American and Iranian forces have exchanged strikes for several days, disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Gas prices in Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware have increased in the last week.
- Drivers are frustrated by the rising costs and are considering alternatives like public transportation.
PHILADELPHIA – Gas prices are rising again after weeks of decline, with drivers across Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware feeling the impact, according to AAA. The increase comes as American and Iranian forces continue to clash in the Strait of Hormuz, slowing shipping traffic and pushing up oil prices.
Drivers across the region react to rising gas prices
What we know:
AAA reports the average price of gas in Pennsylvania is $3.99, up 2 cents in the last week. The Philadelphia five-county area is at $3.94, up 3 cents. The South Jersey average is $3.86, up 6 cents in the last week. Delaware saw the biggest jump, up 16 cents from last week to $3.82.
“This is clearly tied to the renewed conflict in the Middle East because that conflict is pushing up the price of crude oil. That almost immediately translates in an increase in gas prices,” said Jana Tidwell, AAA’s manager for public and government affairs.…