Gas and diesel prices jump as Gulf war rattles oil
NEW YORK CITY, New York: Gasoline and diesel prices jumped sharply overnight as conflict in the Middle East disrupted oil shipments and sparked anxiety among drivers from the United States to Europe.
The average U.S. price for a gallon of gasoline rose 11 cents, according to AAA, while diesel prices in Europe surged and motorists lined up at stations to top off their tanks amid fears of further supply disruption