Gas prices in Jacksonville nearing $4 per gallon as war in Iran shows no signs of ending

WOKV Show Notes March 23, 2026: Average gas prices have risen 22 cents per gallon in the last week.

Jacksonville, Fl — Average gas prices in Jacksonville have risen 22 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.93 a gallon.

GasBuddy’s survey of 625 stations shows prices in Jacksonville are 110.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.04 per gallon higher than a year ago.

The national average price of diesel has increased 27 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.22 per gallon, the highest level since November 2022.

This morning, President Trump has extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure builds over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump said he gave Iran five days and pointed to “very good” talks.

He added that discussions will continue throughout the week.

Iran has threatened to mine the Persian Gulf and hit regional power sites if the U.S. escalates.

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