Gas prices inch toward $4 a gallon as Iran war drags on

Gasoline prices sat just shy of $4 per gallon on Tuesday, rising by more than $1 in the last month with most of those gains coming since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict. The national average at the pump rose above $3.97 per gallon to touch its highest level in nearly four years, according to AAA data. Oil has swung sharply on Iran war headlines this week, keeping $4 gas a likely near-term reality. Read more: How oil price shocks ripple through your wallet, from gas to groceries “For now, we ...