Gas prices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts are climbing as the conflict between the United States and Iran enters its tenth week.

Rhode Island’s average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $4.39, which is 31 cents higher than last week’s $4.08. The situation is similar in Massachusetts, where the average also climbed 31 cents over the past week, from $4.04 to $4.35.

The national average is currently $4.46 per gallon.

“All the factors that drive the cost of gasoline have been heading toward higher prices,” AAA Northeast’s Jillian Young said. “Along with higher oil prices, gasoline demand has held strong and U.S. exports are shattering records, leading to tighter inventories. Oil and gas markets will remain volatile amid ongoing uncertainty about a potential end to the war and resumption of vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.”

See more at wpri.com.