Gas prices are displayed at an Arco station in Rosemead, California, on March 31, 2026, as US gasoline prices reach their highest level since 2022, following a roughly 30 percent increase in recent weeks. Inflation expectations among US consumers surged in March to levels last seen around seven months ago, following rocketing energy prices due to war in the Middle East, survey data showed March 31. The report is being monitored for how American households respond to price pressures as gasoline costs jump after US-Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the region into war. California is home to the nation's highest gas prices, costing some $1.80-$1.90 higher than the US average which just crossed $4.00 per gallon. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP via Getty Images)

Gas prices are displayed at a Chevron station in Los Angeles, California, on March 31, 2026, as US gasoline prices reach their highest level since 2022, following a roughly 30 percent increase in recent weeks. Inflation expectations among US consumers surged in March to levels last seen around seven months ago, following rocketing energy prices due to war in the Middle East, survey data showed March 31. The report is being monitored for how American households respond to price pressures as gasoline costs jump after US-Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the region into war. California is home to the nation's highest gas prices, costing some $1.80-$1.90 higher than the US average which just crossed $4.00 per gallon. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP via Getty Images)

France's Economy and Finance Minister Roland Lescure (L) shakes hands with Japan's Vice Minister for Economy Toshiro Ino at the Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

France's Economy and Finance Minister Roland Lescure speaks at the Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

France's Economy and Finance Minister Roland Lescure (L) looks on as Japan's Vice Minister for Economy Toshiro Ino speaks at the Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Louis Margueritte, CEO of Business France, speaks during the Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

France's Economy and Finance Minister Roland Lescure (L) shakes hands with Japan's Vice Minister for Economy Toshiro Ino at the Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Gas prices are displayed at a Chevron gas station in Los Angeles, California, on March 31, 2026, as US gasoline prices reach their highest level since 2022, following a roughly 30 percent increase in recent weeks. Inflation expectations among US consumers surged in March to levels last seen around seven months ago, following rocketing energy prices due to war in the Middle East, survey data showed March 31. The report is being monitored for how American households respond to price pressures as gasoline costs jump after US-Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the region into war. California is home to the nation's highest gas prices, costing some $1.80-$1.90 higher than the US average which just crossed $4.00 per gallon. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP via Getty Images)