Can the president bring down gas prices? Here are 5 options available to Trump.

President Trump is weighing several options to lower oil prices, which have surged about 20% since the U.S. war with Iran began on Feb. 28, driving up fuel costs higher across the country. But his options for reining in energy costs are limited, especially if the conflict continues for months, experts said. “There’s not a … Read more

Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren’t. Here’s why.

U.S. motorists are likely to face higher gas prices for several weeks even if crude oil remains stable, according to GasBuddy petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan. Global crude prices swung wildly on Monday, soaring to nearly $120 a barrel earlier in the day before dropping after President Trump told CBS News that the U.S. war with … Read more

Could tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve lower gas prices? Here’s what experts say.

Gas prices are surging across the U.S., with motorists paying about 20% more per gallon than before the start of the U.S. war with Iran. Experts say one option that could help tame prices at the pump is tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the nation’s emergency oil stockpile designed to cushion supply shocks. The average price per … Read more

Gas prices surge, pinching Americans and handing the GOP a new midterm headache

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump, who rode promises of affordability back to the White House, is now confronting Iran-driven volatility that’s undermining that message as fuel costs rise nationwide — and putting fresh pressure on Republicans heading into the midterms. With the Iran conflict rattling oil markets and raising … Read more

Judge in Oregon limits federal officers’ tear gas use at Portland ICE building protests

PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge in Oregon on Monday restricted federal officers from using tear gas at protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, in response to a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Oregon on behalf of protesters and freelance journalists. U.S. District Judge Michael Simon issued the preliminary … Read more

Gas prices surge as oil tops $100 a barrel. Here’s how much Americans are paying.

Gasoline prices in the U.S. continued climbing on Monday after the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil prices above $100 per barrel, the highest since 2022. The average national cost of gas is now $3.48 per gallon, up 48 cents since last week and 58 cents from a month ago, according to data from AAA. That remains … Read more

War with Iran has the potential to disrupt more than just gas prices

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Seventh American service member dies amid U.S. war with Iran 03:02 Chaotic incident at Kansas City airport as officials warn about travel disruptions 01:55 Police search for perpetrators after explosion damages entrance of U.S. Embassy in Oslo 00:49 NBC News … Read more