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- The Joint Economic Committee's Democratic minority says American drivers have spent an extra $8.4 billion on fuel costs since the onset of the Iran war.
- Gas prices have risen to $4.08 per gallon, affecting consumer spending habits.
- A CBS News poll finds one-third of Americans adjusting budgets due to rising fuel costs, with Texas and California bearing the largest increases.
- The White House claims prices will drop once military operations conclude.
