Should drivers turn to EVs as the war spikes gas prices? Here's what to know

        March 12, 2026 PBS News | United States | electric vehicles: sales

Higher gas prices aid EV interest, although many factors effect sales. An average gallon of gas was $3.57, up from $2.94 last month, but residential electricity prices were mostly unaffected depending on the source. A long war can alter electricity prices, encouraging the transition from petroleum to clean power: savings, security, and the environment.