As high gas prices squeeze voters, Republican midterm challenges deepen

When Donald Trump ran for president in 2024, he promised to get gas prices below $2 a gallon “within 12 months.” That sounded good to an electorate unhappy about the high cost of living; Mr. Trump secured his second term in the White House, propelled by double-digit advantages on the economy, inflation, and energy prices. … Read more

Oil prices hit wartime peak, pushing U.S. gas costs to highest since level July 2022

Oil prices surged to a wartime high Thursday, with Brent crude, the international benchmark, topping $126 a barrel as concerns grew that the Iran war will drag on, tightening global energy supplies.  Gasoline prices also reached a new high since the Middle East conflict began on Feb. 28, with the average U.S. cost jumping to … Read more

Live Updates: Iran war pushes oil prices to 4-year high as Hegseth set to face fresh round of questioning

The price of global benchmark Brent crude oil briefly surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war. The $126 mark for a barrel of Brent crude is a four-year high. The last time it … Read more

Trump Vows to Keep Hormuz Blockade as Gas Prices Climb Higher

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. National Average for Gas Prices Now at $4.30 a Gallon 02:08 Now Playing Trump Vows to Keep Hormuz Blockade as Gas Prices Climb Higher 02:03 UP NEXT Trump’s Face to be Featured in New Limited-Edition Passports 00:30 Elon Musk Testifies … Read more

Iran warns Trump’s blockade is ‘doomed to fail’ as oil prices soar to 4-year high

Iran warned Thursday the U.S. naval blockade was “doomed to fail” as oil prices soared to their highest point in years with the standoff over the crucial Strait of Hormuz wreaking havoc on the global economy. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The international benchmark price … Read more

US Gas Prices Surge to a 4-Year High as Iran Stalemate Drags On

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing US Gas Prices Surge to a 4-Year High as Iran Stalemate Drags On 02:16 UP NEXT James Comey Indicted Over Alleged ’86-47’ Threat to Trump 02:05 Highlights From King Charles’ State Dinner, Address to Congress 03:10 Severe Weather … Read more

James Comey indictment condemned and gas prices soar to new high: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: Gas prices hit a new high for the year as the conflict with Iran continues. Legal experts condemn the charges against James Comey. And a Louisiana cop haunted for decades by a teen’s murder didn’t live long enough to see it be solved. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access … Read more