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Rising Gas Prices Strain Americans Amid Iran Conflict

3/7/2026

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  • In March 2026, the war in Iran disrupted global oil markets and pushed gas prices up.
  • Millions of Americans face rising heating bills.
  • This rise in costs contradicts U.S. President Donald Trump’s promises of lower prices.
  • Financial columnist Quentin Fottrell notes that many elderly Americans are choosing between comfort and survival.
  • Forty-two percent of Americans rate the economy as poor.