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How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond

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As the price of crude oil surged, consumers were feeling the effects of the Iran war and its damage to worldwide energy production. Gasoline prices are climbing. Many people will find some of the most immediate economic pain at the pump. But you don’t have to drive a car to be affected.

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  1. Iran war threatens prolonged impact on energy markets as oil prices rise

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  2. Newest

    How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond

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  1. NPR

    How the war in Iran is affecting oil and natural gas markets (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The war in Iran has roiled energy markets. Oil has spiked, natural gas is soaring in Europe and Asia, and gasoline prices have seen their highest one-week jump in years.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Iran war threatens prolonged impact on energy markets as oil prices rise (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The conflict has already led to the suspension of almost a fifth of global crude oil and natural gas supply.

  3. WDIO Duluth

    How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    As the price of crude oil surged, consumers were feeling the effects of the Iran war and its damage to worldwide energy production. Gasoline prices are climbing. Many people will find some of the most immediate economic pain at the pump. But you don’t have to drive a car to be affected.

  4. Al Jazeera

    How will soaring oil prices caused by Iran war impact food cost? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Oil and gas are not just fuel, they are raw materials for thousands of products, including fertilisers used in farming.

  5. Al Jazeera

    US consumers express dismay over rising gas prices after attack on Iran (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Oil prices have shot up as the war snarls transportation and production in one of the most energy-rich regions on earth.

  6. WMUR

    How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    As the price of crude oil surged, consumers were feeling the effects of the Iran war and its damage to worldwide energy production

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