American drivers are hurting bad and they blame the war in Iran for their pain at the pump.
The Independent spoke to people in Ohio, California, New York, Florida and Oregon about how much it costs them to fill up their tank compared to a year ago and where they lay the blame for soaring gas prices.
The most frequent answer was the conflict in the Middle East which has choked off traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, causing energy prices to surge around the globe.
