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Gas prices in the Bay Area rise slightly as U.S. and Iran exchange attacks
By Jocelyn Moran at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
The statewide gas average went slightly up Thursday, as the United States and Iran trade new attacks.
After weeks of slightly lower prices following President Donald Trump’s announced ceasefire, AAA says California’s statewide average ticked back up overnight.
The price increase comes as n...
Key takeaway “We just hit them very hard, and I say we hit up 20 to one every time they hit us, we’re going to hit them 20,” Trump said.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The slight increase in California's statewide gas average has direct implications for San Francisco residents, who already face some of the highest costs of living in the country. As Professor Stephen Zunes notes, the conflict between the US and Iran could lead to prolonged higher fuel costs, which would trickle down to affect the prices of everyday goods. For San Francisco's low- and middle-income families, this could mean even tighter budgets and difficult choices between necessities like groceries and transportation. The city's vibrant commercial districts, which rely on the transportation of goods, may also feel the pinch. As the situation continues to unfold, San Francisco's city government and community leaders should be prepared to support residents and businesses affected by the potential economic fallout, particularly in neighborhoods where the burden of higher costs may be felt most acutely.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The statewide gas average went slightly up Thursday, as the United States and Iran trade new attacks.
After weeks of slightly lower prices following President Donald Trump’s announced ceasefire, AAA says California’s statewide average ticked back up overnight.
The price increase comes as n...
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