Gas prices surge as U.S. strikes on Iran disrupt oil markets

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Gas prices are surging across the United States as the conflict with Iran escalates.

According to AAA, the national average for gas is $3.47 per gallon. In Missouri, the average price is $2.98 per gallon, about 30 cents higher than last week.

In Buchanan County, the average gas price is $2.87 per gallon.

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