Alabama Gas Prices Soar, Iran War Hopes Impact Wallets

0:00It's April 2nd, this is Birmingham News today. Local news powered by AI. Gas prices keep climbing in Alabama, hitting an average of $3.77 a gallon for regular unletted as of April 1st. According to AAA, nationwide, the U.S. average jumped nearly 5 cents to $4.06 a gallon, with Wilcox County topping the list in Alabama at 4. Dollars even, while Cherokee County sits lowest at $3.66. Wilcox are feeling the pinch at the pump amid these steady increases, but oil markets are catching a slight break from hopes the war in Iran might wrap. Up soon. Brink crude is steady around $100 a barrel, still high, but not as brutal as during the peak of the conflict. President Trump voiced hope it ends this month, and Tehran says they're open to talks while ready to keep fighting if needed, so we'll see how that shakes out for your wallet.