Event Brief
UPDATED May 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
May 1, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
U.S. gasoline prices jump 50% since Iran war began
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U.S. gasoline prices have risen 50% since the start of the Iran war as crude oil prices climb due to the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: drivers
WHAT: Gasoline prices in the U.S. rise 50% since the start of the Iran war
WHEN: May 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Global energy disruptions tied to the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz have pushed crude oil prices higher.
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