Gas prices are soaring as global oil markets reel from the new conflict in the Middle East, raising concerns that American motorists could be paying $5 at the pump by the end of the month. According to data from GasBuddy, the average price for regular gas has now risen to $3.46 per gallon, up 51.8 cents compared to last week's average, while AAA puts the figure slightly higher at $3.48. Experts believe there is further room to grow as brent crude—the international benchmark—continues to climb