May 06 U.S. and Iran appear to move closer to ending their war as Trump threatens more bombing By Josh Boak, E. Eduardo Castillo, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press The United States and Iran appeared to be moving closer Wednesday to an initial agreement to end the war, as U.S. President Trump sought to pressure Tehran with threats of a new wave of bombing if a deal is not… Continue reading
May 05 U.S. gasoline prices rise 50% since the start of the Iran war By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press The main reason drivers are paying more at the pump is because of the global energy crisis caused by the Iran War. The price of crude oil, which is the main ingredient in gasoline, has been climbing for most of… Continue reading
May 01 What to know about May Day as workers face rising costs due to Iran war By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Activists worldwide gathered for May Day rallies and street protests Friday, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war. Continue reading
Apr 30 Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Continue reading
Apr 21 Retail sales up a sharp 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Excluding gas prices, the growth was a slim 0.6%, helped in part by government tax refunds and warm weather. Continue reading
Apr 11 Tribally owned gas stations offer cheaper fuel as Iran war drives up prices By Mead Gruver, Associated Press Tribes exempt from state fuel taxes can sell for much less than competing stations nearby. Continue reading
Apr 10 Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press It’s the first read on inflation to capture the effects of the Iran war. Continue reading
Apr 02 With Iran war address, Trump urges increasingly skeptical electorate to give him a bit more time By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump finds himself not only negotiating with an enemy that refuses to throw in the towel but also dealing with an American tolerance for a conflict that's being stretched. Continue reading
Apr 01 Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices in the face of the Iran war By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press Hoping to ease some pain for consumers, President Donald Trump and other heads of state have been pulling on various levers, launching more oil on the market in a bid to calm the chaos. Continue reading
Mar 31 National average for gas tops $4 a gallon, the highest since 2022 By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 — over a dollar more than before the war began. Continue reading