Gas prices rise as Middle East turmoil pushes costs higher for drivers

Rising oil prices and ongoing turmoil in the Middle East are continuing to drive up costs at the pump, leaving many drivers in the Philadelphia region struggling with higher fuel bills.

Oil climbed more than 3% overnight, topping $108 a barrel for the first time since May.

According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline reached $4.32. Prices in the Philadelphia region were even higher. AAA reported average prices of $4.54 per gallon in Philadelphia, $4.40 in South Jersey and $4.36 in Delaware.

For Northeast Philadelphia resident Meme Coston, $114 to fill up her Jeep was hard to ignore.

Diesel prices have also continued to surge. AAA reported the national average price for diesel at $6.32 per gallon, the highest recorded average.
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