Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz threaten to drive U.S. gas prices to record highs

As the war enters its third week, U.S. military officials say 6,000 Iranian military targets have been struck, including ballistic missile sites and air defense systems and that Iran’s navy has been rendered, quote, combat ineffective.  Yet Iran continues to maintain its stranglehold over a tiny elbow of water called the Strait of Hormuz. It … Read more

Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz could raise consumer prices across the board

The threat of Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global energy supplies and could soon send the price at the pump to a new record high. With the passage of oil tankers and cargo ships all but halted in and around the strategically vital waterway, the price of food, transported … Read more

Why gas prices have risen despite record U.S. oil production

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Goats named Cosmo and Comet help kids learn how to read 00:46 Now Playing Why gas prices have risen despite record U.S. oil production 01:48 UP NEXT Chris Wright addresses concerns over surging energy prices 00:56 Energy secretary: Strait of … Read more

Chris Wright addresses concerns over surging energy prices

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Goats named Cosmo and Comet help kids learn how to read 00:46 Why gas prices have risen despite record U.S. oil production 01:48 Now Playing Chris Wright addresses concerns over surging energy prices 00:56 UP NEXT Energy secretary: Strait of … Read more

Use the stairs, work from home: Asia is already making big changes as oil prices spike

HONG KONG — The fallout from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is being felt sharply in Asia, with authorities from New Delhi to Manila implementing emergency measures to shield consumers from mounting shortages and surging oil prices. On Friday, people in Nepal lined up at gas-filling … Read more

War in Iran squeezing U.S. oil supply, driving up gas prices

War in Iran squeezing U.S. oil supply, driving up gas prices – CBS News Watch CBS News The economic risks of the war in Iran are getting real for Americans at home. Stock markets ended the week down again as the conflict dragged on. This as U.S. crude oil costs are pumped up. Andres Gutierrez … Read more

Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive

Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches. Experts say it’s not a question of if airfares will go up, but when, for how long and by how much. The impact may be felt most … Read more