Event Brief
Iran war fuel bill costs Americans $40bn
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Extra spending on petrol and diesel linked to the Iran war totals more than $40bn.
WHO: Americans
WHAT: Extra spending on petrol and diesel exceeds the cost of repairing bridges or rebooting air traffic control.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The Iran war has driven higher fuel costs for petrol and diesel.
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