articleThe Brief On Monday, U.S. gas prices climbed above $4 per gallon in connection to the Iran war. The current gas price is more than what the national average was in 2025. The national average for a gallon of regular gas is $4 compared to a year ago, when the average price was $3.14 a gallon, according to AAA. According to The Associated Press, the gas price is a national average, which means drivers in some states are paying more than $4 a gallon, while others pay less for gas. Is this the first time gas prices in the U.S. are over $4 a gallon?