Drivers across Central New York are watching gas prices jump again as conflict in the Middle East disrupts oil supply, according to WSYR-TV.
AAA reports prices have climbed nearly 40 cents per gallon in the past week. Around Syracuse, drivers now see prices ranging from about $3.29 to $3.80 a gallon.
Analysts say the war in Iran has threatened tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. Experts warn prices could keep rising as markets scramble to replace millions of barrels normally shipped through the region.
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