Americans have shelled out $45B in extra fuel costs since Iran war — as $5 gas looms: researchers

Americans have spent an additional $45 billion on fuel costs since the Iran war began on February 28, with the national average for regular gasoline reaching $4.55 per gallon on Friday. This represents more than a 50% increase in gas prices since the conflict started, with projections suggesting prices could reach $5 per gallon.