Oil only accounts for half the cost of a gallon of gas. Here’s where the rest comes from.

The oil supply shock from the Iran war is directly impacting what Americans pay to fill up their cars, with gasoline prices up an average of roughly 60 cents since hostilities erupted on February 28. But just how much does the cost of oil factor into how much drivers pay to fuel up? “The price of … Read more

Experts, reports on the Strait of Hormuz and gas prices

Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz was mostly stopped amid the war in Iran on Thursday, which contributed to rising oil prices. The waterway typically carries around 20% of the world’s supply of oil. On Wednesday, President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves. In a statement attributed … Read more

Republicans, Democrats address high gas prices stemming from Iran war

Republicans, Democrats address high gas prices stemming from Iran war – CBS News Watch CBS News The average cost of gas in the U.S. is up nearly 50 cents in a week as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran rages on. Here’s what some lawmakers are saying about the spike in prices. Source link

Trump touted falling gas prices, but now says ‘we make a lot of money’ as they go up

WASHINGTON — Anyone listening to President Donald Trump’s speeches has heard him say it and say it again: Gas prices are dropping on his watch, making life more affordable. The day before he launched the war against Iran, he appeared in Corpus Christi, Texas, and said that “right here,” gas prices had fallen below $2.30 … Read more

Trump to tap strategic oil reserve to bring down gas prices

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‘Unprecedented’ agreement releases emergency oil reserves as gas prices spark concerns

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After deliberating and assessing the global oil market situation in the face of Middle Eastern conflicts stemming from the United States’ attack on Iran, a cohort of 32 different developed nations agreed to make an “unprecedented” move to help address “oil market challenges.”  The International Energy Agency … Read more

Newsom knocked for ‘insane’ California gas prices after blaming Trump for rising costs

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom blames President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran for the price of gas, critics are calling him out for “insane” climate policies as the state’s prices at the pump soar significantly above the national average. On Tuesday, Newsom, who is widely considered … Read more