How to War-proof Your Budget before Regular Gas Hits $4 a Gallon

It may feel wrong to talk about money while lives are being lost in the Middle East and the war between the U.S. Israel and Iran escalates. But the reality is that you can be heartbroken and concerned for those caught in the crossfire and still be worried about your bills.

With gas prices spiking, it is not callous to wonder how you will afford your commute.

According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline increased nearly 27 cents in just one week, landing at $3.25 on Thursday. It then climbed to $3.32 by Friday afternoon. If that pace keeps up, we may soon see U.S. prices at the pump jump to $4 a gallon for regular gasoline. It’s already over $4 for premium.

Please select this link to read the complete article from The Washington Post.