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The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is beginning to impact the global economy, most notably through rising fuel prices worldwide.
Since the start of hostilities on February 28, 2026, at least 85 countries have reported increases in gasoline prices. This surge in costs is being felt by drivers across the globe.
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In the United States, the average price of regular gasoline has risen from $2.94 per gallon in February to $3.58 per gallon, representing an increase of approximately 20 percent, according to data from AAA Fuel Prices.
Although gasoline prices in the U.S. Are set by individual states, several regions are now reporting prices above $4.00 per gallon. California, in particular, has seen prices surpass $5.00 per gallon, the highest level in over two years.
Countries with the Highest Gasoline Price Increases
Analysis of data from Global Petrol Prices as of March 11, 2026, a platform monitoring retail energy prices in approximately 150 countries, reveals that gasoline prices have increased in dozens of nations since the conflict began. Several countries have experienced particularly sharp price increases in a short period. The rising prices reflect growing concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East, a key energy-producing region.
Here are the top 10 countries with the largest gasoline price increases since the start of the war:
Vietnam
- February 23: $0.75 per liter
- March 9: $1.13 per liter
- Increase: 49.73 percent
Laos
- $1.34 → $1.78 per liter
- Increase: 32.94 percent
Cambodia
- $1.11 → $1.32 per liter
- Increase: 19.03 percent
Australia
- $1.11 → $1.31 per liter
- Increase: 18.23 percent
United States
- $0.87 → $1.01 per liter
- Increase: 16.55 percent
Germany
- $2.08 → $2.36 per liter
- Increase: 13.3 percent
Seychelles
- $1.34 → $1.52 per liter
- Increase: 13.04 percent
Guatemala
