Lawmakers on high gas prices amid Iran war
The average cost of gas in the U.S. is up nearly 50 cents in a week as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran rages on. Here's what some lawmakers are saying about the spike in prices.
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The average cost of gas in the U.S. is up nearly 50 cents in a week as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran rages on. Here's what some lawmakers are saying about the spike in prices.
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U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
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