Which countries have seen the highest petrol prices since the Iran war?

"At least 85 countries have reported increases in petrol prices following the initial attacks on Iran by the US and Israel on February 28. Some nations announce price changes only at the end of each month, so higher prices are expected for many others in April. Vietnam recorded the highest petrol price increase of nearly 50 percent, rising from $0.75 per litre of 95-octane on February 23 to $1.13 on March 9."

"In the US, a gallon of regular petrol that averaged $2.94 in February now costs $3.58, marking a 20 percent increase, according to data from AAA Fuel Prices, a retail fuel price tracker from the American Automobile Association (AAA). While each US state sets its own petrol prices, several states have surpassed $4 per gallon, with California exceeding $5 per gallon, the highest level it has been in more than two years."

"Asia is disproportionately dependent on the Strait of Hormuz for the delivery of its oil and gas, which has been effectively closed since the start of the war. The strait joins the Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and is the only passage for the region's oil producers to the open ocean. Japan and South Korea are among the most vulnerable, importing 95 percent and 70 percent of their oil from the Gulf, respectively."

Following US and Israeli attacks on Iran starting February 28, petrol prices have surged globally across at least 85 countries. In the United States, regular petrol prices increased 20 percent from $2.94 per gallon in February to $3.58, with California exceeding $5 per gallon. Vietnam experienced the most dramatic increase at nearly 50 percent, rising from $0.75 to $1.13 per litre, followed by Laos at 33 percent and Cambodia at 19 percent. Asia faces particular vulnerability due to dependence on the Strait of Hormuz for oil and gas delivery, which has been effectively closed since the conflict began. Japan and South Korea, importing 95 and 70 percent of their oil from the Gulf respectively, are among the most affected nations.

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