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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Alexa St. John and Tammy Webber

US motorists consider going electric as Iran war sparks rising gas prices

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, driving up fuel prices, is prompting a renewed appreciation for electric vehicles, exemplified by Detroit resident Kevin Ketels.

He purchased an electric 2026 Chevrolet Blazer last year, not for fuel savings, but because he considered EVs superior and wished to be "part of the future."

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