Iran war keeps Strait of Hormuz paralyzed and gas prices on the rise
The Iran war could escalate further as President Trump threatens to hit key oil infrastructure if Tehran doesn't drop its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Iran war could escalate further as President Trump threatens to hit key oil infrastructure if Tehran doesn't drop its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
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President Trump said the government agency will provide political risk insurance to "all shipping lines" operating in the Persian Gulf.
President Trump says the Iran war will end "very soon," but Tehran says it's "prepared to continue attacking" indefinitely, and it won't let oil leave the Gulf.
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
President Trump's assurances that a rising U.S. death toll and soaring energy prices will be temporary and worth the pain are failing to assuage jittery investors.
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
The concern is warranted, as AAA Florida spokesman Mark Jenkins confirms more price increases are likely.
Relations between the two countries were cut off in 2019, during the first Trump administration.
Americans are now paying an average of $3.246 per gallon, up 26 cents since last week and the highest level since April 2025.
Boaters in South Florida are feeling the impact of the military operations in the Middle East as gas prices continue to climb.
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Residents in South Florida are beginning to feel the increase four days into the conflict in the Middle East.
AAA says escalating military action involving Iran could drive a sharp spike in oil prices, potentially raising costs at the pump just as spring break travel pushes demand higher.
Stocks recovered on Monday after tumbling earlier in the day over concerns that the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran could drive up energy costs.
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