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Prices at the pump could exceed a national average of $3 following the United States-led airstrikes against Iran and Americans could see effects as early as next week, according to an oil analyst.
Analysts say the price of oil and gas could increase amid attacks involving Iran, Israel and the United States.
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Patrick de Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy, said in a Substack on Saturday oil prices could rise 5 to 10%, pushing the price above $70 per barrel after closing Friday at around $65.
It could accelerate a seasonal climb in gas prices in the United States, according to DeHaan, who said the national average of gas could hit $3 per gallon on Monday for the first time this year.
This is a developing story and will be updated.