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Gas prices hit highest point since Iran war began

WBUR

Published April 30, 2026 at 10:53 AM CDT

Gas prices are hitting record highs for the year, driven by refinery issues in the northern U.S. and the still-closed Strait of Hormuz.

NPR’s Stephan Bisaha reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

Copyright 2026 WBUR

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