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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mae Anderson and Wyatte Grantham-Philips

High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods

US Energy Crisis - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Pain at the pump. Higher postal prices. Flights canceled, costlier airplane ticket prices and baggage fees. Everyday items such as soap and toothpaste getting more expensive.

Consumers are paying for the Iran war 's disruption of global energy production as the conflict enters its third month. Steeper gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices are making driving and air travel more expensive.

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