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US gas tops $4 a gallon as Iran conflict drives sharp rise in fuel costs

U.S. gasoline prices on Monday topped $4 a gallon nationwide, adding pressure to household budgets as oil markets surge in response to the lingering Iran conflict.Data from GasBuddy showed the national average price for regular gasoline at $4.018 per gallon, with mid-grade at $4.541 and premium at $4.904. AAA data also confirmed the national average moving above the $4 threshold, reinforcing the upward trend in fuel costs.Prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, with the national average up about $1.06 per gallon, or roughly 36%, when tensions escalated following U.S. and Israeli strikes tar...