Gas prices have risen sharply since the U.S. war with Iran began in February, with the average price of regular gasoline at $4.36 in September, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The Get the Facts Data Team built a calculator that shows how many gallons a given amount of money buys at the pump, compared with earlier monthly prices. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows the gasoline index rose 34.2% year over year, and a 9.1% surge in the index accounted for over half of September's monthly increase in all items. Overall inflation worsened to 3.7% year over year as the ongoing war keeps oil prices elevated.
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