Which city has the cheapest gas? Find the best price in each part of Tri-Cities

Gas prices have increased across the United States since President Donald Trump ordered large-scale strikes on Iran in late February.

In Washington state, gasoline prices shot past $5 in several counties immediately following the start of the war in Iran.

Costs for food, fuel and other goods have continued to climb as crude oil prices rise.

As of Monday, March 30, most gas stations in the Tri-Cities region were selling regular gasoline for just under $5 a gallon.

Which local city has the cheapest gas — and where is the best area to fill up your tank?

Here’s what to know:

How expensive is gas in Washington state?

As of Monday, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline across the United States was $3.99, according to AAA.

Gas cost significantly more in Washington state — $5.33 per gallon on average as of Monday, the automobile association said.

Washington state had the third-highest gas prices in the nation, with only drivers in California and Hawaii paying more at the pump.

As of Monday, a gallon of regular gas cost about $5.88 in California and $5.42 in Hawaii, according to AAA.

Are gas prices rising in Washington state?

As of Monday, gas prices in Washington state are about 6 cents higher than they were a week ago, according to AAA.

Prices at the pump have increased nearly $1 over the past month, with regular gas costing $4.36 per gallon on March 23.

A year ago, an average gallon of unleaded gas in Washington state cost about $4.18, according to AAA.

Where is the cheapest gas in Tri-Cities?

AAA lists average gas costs by county.

In Benton County, the average price per gallon of regular unleaded gas was $5.06 as of Monday, according to AAA.

Franklin County had a slightly cheaper average, at $5.03 a gallon.

Where you are in Tri-Cities may dictate how much you’re paying at the pump.

This map shows the cheapest gas options available around Tri-Cities as of Monday, according to GasBuddy.

While there were cheap options throughout the area on Monday, gas was consistently cheaper in Pasco.

Most gas stations in Richland were charging more than $5 a gallon, according to GasBuddy.

Meanwhile, none of the Pasco gas stations had per-gallon prices exceeding $5.

The best place to get gas in Tri-Cities was on Court Street in Pasco, according to GasBuddy