Alabama Gas Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Tensions

0:00In Birmingham today, March 14th, Alabama drivers are paying more at the pump amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran. The average price for regular, unlitig gas hit $3.28 per gallon on Friday, a big jump from $2.62, since just a month earlier. Meanwhile, the conflict escalated when the U.S. launched military actions against Iran. Iran fired back by blocking oil tankers in the strait of Hormuz, and striking energy sites in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. This has sent fuel prices soaring around the globe. Diesel and Alabama now averages $4.79 per gallon, up sharply from $3.41 a month ago. Industry leaders point to ongoing uncertainty in the world oil market as the main driver. They expect local prices to stay volatile until the situation stabilizes. On a brighter note, Alabama remains below the national average of $3.63 for unletted, giving drivers here a slight edge.

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