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The 20 states where gas prices are rising the fastest since the war with Iran began

WIBC 9AM-Noon Podcast

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🗓️ 31 March 2026

⏱️ 8 minutes

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0:00.0

Operation Epic Fury is showing up at the pump in 20 states faster than anywhere else.

0:07.6

That's the real world cost of the Middle East policy landing on your commute.

0:13.6

And the administration needs to close this chapter before it becomes a political catastrophe.

0:20.2

Because you, as a voter, you're going to remember this

0:24.0

in November. Every gallon is a reminder that foreign policy has domestic consequences. The American

0:32.4

people, we are patient, aren't we? But we're also watching the gas station signs as we drive around every single day.

0:40.5

And today we're looking at what? $3.97 on average?

0:45.8

Yes, according to AAA, the state average for the state of Indiana, $3.97.

0:50.8

By the way, that's $4.00 better than the national average, which is 401.

0:54.8

Hey, look at us.

0:55.7

But I'll tell you, there's bad news for Indiana.

0:59.2

A new report says that the average gas price across the country is $3 and above, and several are above $4.

1:09.1

We've been above $4.

1:10.7

But there are 20 states where the price is rising faster than anywhere else.

1:17.5

Are you ready for it?

1:19.4

Oh, you've got the list?

1:20.6

Yeah, I'd love to hear this.

1:22.1

Utah, Idaho, Tennessee, Arizona, and the other one in the top five, the great state of Indiana.

1:30.8

It has risen 41.7 percent.

1:35.2

Yeah, before the incursion into Iran started, I think we were around $2.47 a gallon.

1:41.9

I can't remember specifically on that, but it was about $2.47. And that was, how long we've been in Iran now? Over 30 days. Over 30 days. So a month ago, we were looking at about $250 a gallon, and now we're sitting right at about $4 a gallon. So that gets us into the top five. We're in the top five, Casey. I feel like I'm winning, but it gets even

2:03.1

worse because you know what happens tomorrow. Starting tomorrow, Indiana State gas tax will

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