Gas prices climb nationwide, rising faster in Washington state

Name: Gas prices climb nationwide, rising faster in Washington state
Uploaded: 2026-03-06T00:40:51Z
Description: Gas prices continue to rise across the U.S., with the national average now about $3.25 a gallon, up from $2.85 a month ago, according to GasBuddy. In Washington state, drivers are paying even more at roughly $4.43 a gallon, as experts assess how much of the spike is tied to tensions involving Iran.

Gas prices continue to rise across the U.S., with the national average now about $3.25 a gallon, up from $2.85 a month ago, according to GasBuddy. In Washington state, drivers are paying even more at roughly $4.43 a gallon, as experts assess how much of the spike is tied to tensions involving Iran.

Posted March 5, 2026 4:40pm PST