
Gas prices go up and down for many reasons, which can make it a tough expense to budget for. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline hit about $4.13 nationally on April 13, 2026, according to AAA, up from about $3.63 a month prior. One of the biggest drivers of that change? The war in Iran affecting both the production and transportation of oil. But you can still save money…

