Gas prices could shape the midterms. See the US states where prices have risen the most.
In more than 40 states, fuel prices have increased by at least $1 per gallon over the past year. See how your state ranks.
Rising gas prices have emerged as a key issue in the upcoming 2026 midterms, with 42 US states seeing regular gas prices more than $1 higher than a year ago. The Iran War, which began in February, has disrupted global fuel supplies, leading to a 40% increase in regular gas prices and a 71% rise in diesel prices across the country.
Michigan, a crucial battleground state, experienced the second-largest surge in gas prices after Wisconsin. AAA's Fuel Price Tracker indicates that average gas prices in the US are now nearly 40% higher than a year ago. The White House predicts that once the conflict in the Middle East concludes, gas prices will significantly decrease.
For a detailed look at how fuel prices have risen across the US, Business Insider compared today's prices with those from a year ago, ranking states by the percentage increase in regular gas prices.
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