Rising tensions in the US-Israel conflict have sent fuel prices surging, forcing American households to pay an additional $763 more on gasoline over the past half-year. Economists warn the trend could worsen as global oil markets react to geopolitical instability in the Middle East. With no immediate end to hostilities in sight, drivers face mounting costs at the pump. The financial strain comes as inflation remains a pressing concern for many families already stretched by higher living expenses.


The average US household has spent $763 extra on fuel in six months, as the US-Israel war on Iran pushes up fuel costs.