Gas prices increase to national average of $4.104, AAA reports

Earlier in the week, average gas prices jumped past $4 for the first time since 2022.

Published: April 4, 2026 6:57pm

Gas prices increased on Saturday, climbing to a national average $4.104, according to AAA.

Friday’s average was $4.091.

Earlier in the week, average gas prices jumped past $4 for the first time since 2022.

Gas prices began rising after the start of the Iran war.

President Trump has called on Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz or face more air strikes.

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