U.S. Gas Prices Surpass $4 per Gallon Amid Iran War Escalation
Rising tensions in the Middle East and recent military casualties coincide with renewed fears of global oil shortages, pushing U.S. gas prices back above $4 per gallon.
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Rising tensions in the Middle East and recent military casualties coincide with renewed fears of global oil shortages, pushing U.S. gas prices back above $4 per gallon.
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world
Soaring temperatures triggered a fire that led to a gas tanker explosion close to a military facility in Lebanon.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 6:17 PM
politics
President Trump highlights dropping oil prices but notes gas prices lag behind, praises a Northeast retailer's efforts to lower fuel costs amid tensions with Iran.
The Hill | Jul 2, 2026, 2:49 PMgeneral
Gas prices in the United States have climbed back to an average of $4 per gallon as tensions escalate with new attacks between the U.S. and Iran.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 20, 2026, 2:50 PMpolitics
With national gas prices up nearly 30% since the Iran war began, several states have suspended or reduced gas taxes, and President Donald Trump has expressed intent to suspend the federal gas tax to ease costs for Americans.
NBC Politics | Jul 19, 2026, 12:05 PMbusiness
Uzbekistan's abundant solar potential and green energy deals since 2020 have drawn interest from Saudi, UAE, and Japanese investors, signaling a move away from traditional gas reliance.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 17, 2026, 2:58 AMworld
Ahmed Habib Ali, a former chemical weapons expert, is charged with overseeing sarin gas bomb manufacture used in attacks on Syrian cities in 2013 and 2017.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 7:25 PMgeneral
June inflation in the U.S. fell to its lowest level since March, aided by a decline in gas prices following negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 1:18 PM
world
A fire aboard a Qatari liquified natural gas tanker near the Strait of Hormuz underscores the volatility of global energy markets amid ongoing conflict and rising prices in Asia and Europe.
ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 7:51 PM
politics
The Reason Sindex and Bureau of Labor Statistics report a sharp rise in gas prices after the onset of war between the U.S. and Iran.
Reason | Jul 9, 2026, 12:02 PM
politics
The new gas station offers fuel at $3.47 per gallon, lower than the national average, but prices remain above pre-war levels.
Daily Caller | Jul 8, 2026, 11:22 PM
politics
At the NATO summit in Turkey, President Trump discussed the ongoing war with Iran, the country's nuclear program, and economic concerns including rising gas prices in America.
CBS Politics | Jul 8, 2026, 4:36 PM
politics
In an exclusive interview, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed the upcoming launch of Trump accounts, the potential return of gas prices to pre-Iran war levels, and wage growth prospects for Americans.
CBS Politics | Jul 3, 2026, 3:45 PM
politics
President Donald Trump demands immediate gas price reductions while his Iran policy is cited as a key factor in recent fuel cost increases.
Reason | Jul 1, 2026, 5:34 PM
business
The Japanese manufacturer will invest over $618 million in its gas turbine operations in Japan and the US to meet growing power needs driven by data centers and AI expansion.
Nikkei Asia | Jun 27, 2026, 7:04 PM
general
Two young men were executed in Isfahan's Shahid Alikhani Square for alleged roles in January's protests, sparking condemnation and security crackdowns.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 12:42 AM
general
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says U.S. military efforts, not Iran’s actions, have maintained oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 10, 2026, 2:19 PM
politics
The most intense conflict between the U.S. and Iran since recent diplomatic talks has unfolded, with significant military strikes exchanged overnight.
CBS Politics | Jul 10, 2026, 5:13 AM
general
The Senate took a significant step toward imposing severe sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas sector and adding penalties on Iran, continuing the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sanctions efforts.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 12:48 AM
world
The European Union has eased restrictions on Russian gas transport to prevent Chinese investors from seizing critical liquefied natural gas shipping vessels, while sanctioning Chinese and Hong Kong entities for aiding Moscow’s war effort.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 23, 2026, 5:06 PMpolitics
Energy Secretary Chris Wright affirms U.S. commitment to keep oil and gas flowing through the Strait of Hormuz despite resumed hostilities with Iran, while seeking diplomatic solutions.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 11:09 PMworld
US President Donald Trump praised reports that incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham could approve new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, though Burnham has not confirmed such plans.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 19, 2026, 6:40 PMgeneral
Surveillance footage shows a group of hooded suspects attacking an elderly man with weapons outside a Baltimore gas station, prompting an ongoing police search.
Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 5:38 PMbusiness
The new liquefied natural gas facility in eastern Indonesia is set to become one of Asia's largest, enhancing energy security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 10:51 AMShowing 1-24 of 168 articles.