The Latest Breaking News from Gas Prices

White House bets it has just weeks before economic realities of Iran war set in for Americans: report

The White House has said the Iran conflict will ‘lower gas prices in the long term’

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Inflation held steady in February as consumers brace for energy spikes due to Iran war

Inflation and gas prices may increase as a result of the war

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Texas oil companies stand to profit from Iran war disruptions while consumers face higher gas prices

Texas’ status as the nation’s largest oil producer will partially insulate its residents from some gas price hikes, but it’s not immune to disruptions, experts say.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 11

Leavitt promises Iran war will ‘lower gas prices in long term’ for Americans

Gas prices have spiked significantly since the U.S. and Israel began airstrikes on Iran 10 days ago

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Amid a surge in energy prices, a windfall tax on gas profits could be the best way to protect households

The war in Iran has once again exposed how vulnerable the world’s energy markets are to geopolitical disruption. In wild swings, benchmark crude oil prices spiked as high as US$120 per barrel, roughly 50% higher than before the conflict, before sliding below $100.

The Conversation · Mar 10

Americans are hit with a harsh new reality at the pump as the war on Iran triggers a devastating fuel crunch for travelers

Americans are facing a fresh hit to their wallets as gas prices surge, thanks to the escalating conflict with Iran, creating a major headache for President Donald Trump and Republicans heading into the midterm elections. According to Fox News, GasBuddy said that this week the national average for gasoline shot…

The Mary Sue · Mar 10

Iran war could drive inflation to 3%, OBR warns in major blow for Reeves

Professor David Miles said the impact of conflict on UK prices could be ‘significant’ and ‘completely unwelcome’

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Charlotte Commuters Feel the Burn: Local Gas Prices Surge Over $3 as Iran Conflict Escalates

A single number on a gas pump can suddenly feel like a punch to the wallet. In Charlotte, that number just crossed a psychological line many drivers dread: three dollars per gallon. The spike did not appear out of nowhere, and it did not start in the Carolinas. Rising tensions…

Clever Dude · Mar 10

Gas price spikes are slamming Senate battleground states

Diesel surged over $1/gallon in Texas, N.C. and Georgia.

Axios · Mar 10

‘It’s making everything worse’: Americans fume as gas prices spike across US amid Iran war

A sharp increase in fuel prices following the US-Israel military strikes on Iran has sparked anger and anxiety among Americans, many of whom say the war is hitting them directly every time they stop at the pump.

The Times of India · Mar 10