Rising fuel prices tied to the Iran war could increase interest in electric vehicles, though experts say many factors still influence buying decisions, reported by CBS News and the Associated Press.
Gasoline prices in the United States have climbed sharply as the conflict disrupts oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. According to AAA, the national average for regular gasoline reached $3.57 per gallon, up from $2.94 a month ago.
Energy analysts say drivers of gasoline powered cars are more vulnerable to global oil shocks.
The war in Iran just triggered the BIGGEST energy shock in decades
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) March 12, 2026
Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz — the choke point for ~20% of global oil. Supplies slashed by up to 8 million barrels per day (almost 10% of world demand).
Saudi Arabia + UAE already cut output by 10 million… pic.twitter.com/K5xOE4iPPh
Electric vehicle owners typically face more stable energy costs because residential electricity prices are regulated and change less frequently, according to University of California, Davis economist Erich Muehlegger.
Data from car shopping site Edmunds showed that interest in hybrid and electric vehicles rose to 22.4 percent of vehicle research activity after the conflict began.
However, experts said high purchase prices, supply chains, and consumer expectations about future fuel costs will ultimately determine whether EV sales increase significantly.
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