Gas prices in Rocky Mountain region over $4 as Iran war continues
Gas prices in Rocky Mountain region over $4 as Iran war continues
USA TODAY Network Wed, April 29, 2026 at 9:21 AM UTC
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Gas prices in Rocky Mountain region over $4 as Iran war continues
Regional gas prices rose for the fourth consecutive week and reached an average of $4.02 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.94 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Why are gas prices going up?
Gas prices are jumping around because traders are trying to price in how long the Iran war will disrupt oil flows from the Middle East, on top of the usual spring run-up in demand as driving season approaches. Markets are baking in higher risk and “additional volatility” but not a long-term shutdown, and prices could retreat if it becomes clear the tensions are short-lived, petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan said.
Analysts say another 20 to 30 cents a gallon is still likely in the weeks ahead.
The average fuel price in the Rocky Mountain region rose about 10 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.40 on Jan. 5, 2026, and as high as $4.02 on April 27, 2026.
A year ago, the average gas price in the Rocky Mountain region was 28% lower at $3.13 per gallon.
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How do Rocky Mountain region gas prices compare to the U.S. average?
The average gas price in the United States last week was $4.12, making prices in the Rocky Mountain region about 2.6% lower than the nation's average. The average national gas price is higher than last week's average of $4.04 per gallon.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration's tally of prices in the Rocky Mountain states includes Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming.
USA TODAY Co. is publishing localized versions of this story on its news sites across the country, generated with data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Please leave any feedback or corrections for this story here. This story was written by Ozge Terzioglu.
This article originally appeared on St. George Spectrum & Daily News: Gas in Rocky Mountain states tops $4 a gallon as Iran war continues
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