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Gas Prices Soar 50% Due to Iran War, Experts Predict Long Recovery

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Published
May 6, 2026
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Gas prices surge in the US, hitting a record high of $4.48 per gallon, due to the Iran wars impact on global energy supply. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil chokepoint, has been shut down, causing a significant supply shortfall and driving up crude oil costs. Despite a brief dip in prices following ceasefire talks, the situation has reversed, with expe…

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Gas prices surge in the US, hitting a record high of $4.48 per gallon, due to the Iran wars impact on global energy supply. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil chokepoint, has been shut down, causing a significant supply shortfall and driving up crude oil costs. Despite a brief dip in prices following ceasefire talks, the situation has reversed, with experts predicting a prolonged period of high prices. The US blocking Iranian ports has further exacerbated the situation, leading the Internationa

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