KC Drivers Brace for Higher Gas Costs as Iran War Boosts Oil Prices
Gas prices in the Kansas City metro have risen about a dollar since the Iran war began, pushing local prices into the mid-3.50s per gallon as oil tops $100 a barrel. Residents express frustration, with some blaming political leaders or oil companies while others adjust by limiting trips and relying on rewards programs; a Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests about 77% of voters partly blame Trump for higher gasoline costs as the conflict persists.