Average gasoline price climbs 31 cents in past week, crossing $4.50 a gallon

The average price of gasoline in the U.S. reached $4.53 per gallon on Wednesday, according to AAA, an increase of 31 cents in a week and of 50 percent since the U.S. and Israel began their war against Iran.

The average price of gasoline in the U.S. reached $4.53 per gallon on Wednesday, according to AAA, an increase of 31 cents in a week and of 50 percent since the U.S. and Israel began their war against Iran. Iran has responded to the military operations by closing the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil...