The average cost of gas in the U.S. is $4.55 per gallon. Here's how it's impacting consumers.
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is now up to $4.55 per gallon, an increase of more than 50% since the war with Iran began.
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CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how the spike is impacting consumer spending.
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