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America is an oil exporter. Why does a Mideast war raise US gas prices?

The US is currently grappling with rising gasoline prices, a direct consequence of unrest in the Persian Gulf region. This turmoil has not only affected oil production and transport but has also triggered a sharp rise in global oil markets.

11 Mar 2026 7:43 am