Gas prices are averaging above $4 a gallon nationwide, but there are major price discrepancies between states

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Gas prices have jumped more than a dollar since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, averaging $4 a gallon and causing pain at the pump across the country. And if you’re buying diesel, it’s even worse, at $5.45 a gallon as of Tuesday.
And while all fifty states are seeing prices spike, some states are paying significantly more than others.
Using data from AAA, we’ve compiled a list of the five states where gas is most expensive right now — and the five where it’s the cheapest. Continue reading to see which made the list.

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The average price of a regular gallon of gas is $3.397 in South Dakota.

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The average price of a regular gallon of gas is $3.369 in Nebraska.

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The average price of a regular gallon of gas is $3.288 in Kansas.

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The average price of a regular gallon of gas is $3.282 in Iowa.

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The average price of a regular gallon of gas is $3.272 in Oklahoma.

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The average price of a regular gallon of gas is $4.931 in Nevada.

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The average price of a regular gallon of gas is $4.933 in Oregon.

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The average price of a regular gallon of gas is $5.346 in Washington.

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The average price of a regular gallon of gas is $5.452 in Hawaii.

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The average price of a regular gallon of gas is $5.887 in California.