Why are Nassau County gas prices so high amid war in Iran?

As the recent war on Iran extends past two weeks, gas prices have continued to rise across the country – and New York is no exception. According to the American Automobile Association, the state average price rose to $3.60 per gallon as of Sunday, March 15, a 70-cent increase since last month. Nassau and Suffolk area gas prices had to an average $3.55 per gallon, as of Thursday, March 12, a 75-cent increase since last month’s report. 

This is slightly below the national average price, which is at $3.69 per gallon.