# How much more are people spending on petrol since the Iran war began?

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-24 07:26 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/24/how-much-more-are-you-spending-on-petrol-since-the-war-in-iran-began?traffic_source=rss

> At least 145 countries have reported higher petrol prices since the United States and Israel began their war on Iran on February 28. GlobalPetrolPrices data show Myanmar had the largest increase, at 56%, while the US average for regular petrol rose 39%, from $2.94 to $4.09 per gallon. Higher oil costs are also feeding into food, transport and everyday products.