William Lindsey Mar 18

"Oil prices continued their upward spiral Wednesday, as Israel and Iran threatened more attacks on petroleum facilities, jolting markets and sending the cost of a barrel of crude to nearly $110."

~ Evan Halper

#Trump #Iran #war #oil #gas #economy #inflation #affordability
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/18/oil-jones-act-trump-iran/

Oil prices climb again after strikes in crucial Iranian gas field

Oil prices increased Wednesday despite President Donald Trump’s suspension of the Jones Act, which regulates shipping. Unleaded gas costs 32 percent more than a month ago.

The Washington Post
Show threadWilliam Lindsey Mar 18

"The price spike threatens more pain at the pump for American drivers. A gallon of regular unleaded gas already averages $3.84 nationally, according to AAA — an increase of 32 percent from just a month ago, before President Donald Trump launched strikes on Iran alongside Israel."

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Show threadCaptain Jack Sparrow

@wdlindsy

I wonder how long the maga dullards who voted for him will remember this.

#oilprices

Mar 18 at 10:36pmWeb