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VP Vance Warns of Soaring Energy Costs Amid Iran War

3/18/2026

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  • On March 18, 2026, Vice President JD Vance warned that consumers face higher energy costs as global prices rise due to the Iran war.
  • Speaking in Auburn Hills, Michigan, he cited oil near $110 per barrel and gas at $3.84 per gallon, up 92 cents.
  • He said President Donald Trump is taking steps to lower prices, including a 60-day Jones Act waiver and 172 million barrels from Strategic Petroleum Reserve.