West coast state’s average cost per gallon has climbed $0.55 since the conflict in Middle East began over a week ago Middle East crisis – live updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email West coast state’s average cost per gallon has climbed $0.55 since the conflict in Middle East began over a week ago Middle East crisis – live updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The war in Iran has caused a spike in gas prices that is hitting California consumers especially