In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 9 min read 100% complete by 6 MIN READMarch 10, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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Amidst a war with Iran, Americans are expressing frustration over rising gasoline prices. On March 9, 2026, the average price of a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. jumped 11 cents overnight. The Associated Press captured images of the increased prices at gas stations in various locations, including Los Angeles, California; De Soto, Iowa; Arlington, Texas; and Portland, Oregon. Drivers are voicing their concerns about the sudden increase, as seen with Francisco Castillo in De Soto, Iowa. The price surge is impacting consumers across the country, uniting them in aggravation.

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Ford F-150 40% Kroger 40% Francisco Castillo 50% Portland 50% Marcus Hopkins 50% De Soto 50% Arlington 50% Iowa ×260% Los Angeles ×260% Texas 60% Iran 80% United States ×290%

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gas prices 100% war with iran 70% sticker shock 70% gasoline 60% fuel costs 50% drivers 50% iowa 40%

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United States

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