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US pump prices surge as Iran war upends global energy supply - Reuters

US pump prices surge as Iran war upends global energy supply - Reuters

US pump prices surge as Iran war upends global energy supply Reuters

March 7, 2026 at 12:59 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"if they rise, they rise"

— Mr Trump , Politician

"They jumped up so quickly."

— Andrenna McDaniel , Activist

"a little pain at the pump is worth Mr Trump’s efforts to protect America."

— Richard Soule , Other

"Gasoline prices have been following crude prices higher as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz impacts supplies."

— Andy Lipow , Executive

"We're going to probably see some increases right now."

— Phil Flynn , Executive

"I don't have any concern about it."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"It’s crazy. It’s not needed, especially at a time when people are already struggling, but not unexpected from all this turmoil that’s going on."

— Mark Doran , Other

"The more news we get, the more it seems like this is going to last a really long time."

— Al Salazar , Other

"We keep seeing news of vessels being hit or refineries or pipelines, so the list is very long."

— Claudio Galimberti , Other

"This stop-gap measure will alleviate pressure caused by Iran’s attempt to take global energy hostage."

— Scott Bessent , Executive

"I don't have any concern about it. They'll drop very rapidly when this is over, and if they rise, they rise, but this is far more important than having gasoline prices go up a little bit."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"deliberately short-term measure will not provide significant financial benefit to the Russian government as it only authorizes transactions involving oil already stranded at sea."

— Scott Bessent , Executive

"President Trump and his entire energy team have had a strong game plan to keep the energy market stable well before Operation Epic Fury began."

— Taylor Rogers , Other

"if they rise, they rise"

— Mr Trump , Politician

"They jumped up so quickly."

— Andrenna McDaniel , Activist

"When President Trump went in there and bombed out their nuclear, and they just thumbed their nose at it, I believe he did the right thing at the right time."

— Richard Soule , Other

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US pump prices surge as Iran war upends global energy supply - Reuters
Reutersvia rss

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Reutersvia ai

U.S. retail gasoline and diesel prices are soaring as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran constrains oil and fuel exports, leading to significant price increases at the pump.

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US pump prices surge as Iran war upends global energy supply
The Straits Timesvia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran has led to soaring gasoline and diesel prices, with national averages reaching $3.32 and $4.33 per gallon, respectively.

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Gas prices surge as Iran conflict rattles global oil markets, pushing US crude above $90
Fox Businessvia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

Gasoline prices have risen sharply as the conflict with Iran continues to disrupt global oil markets, pushing U.S. crude oil prices above $90 per barrel.

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Arab Newsvia ai

The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran has led to soaring gasoline and diesel prices, with national averages reaching $3.32 and $4.33 per gallon, respectively.

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Global oil and gas prices soar as Iran crisis disrupts shipping, production
VnExpress Internationalvia ai

Global oil and gas prices have jumped as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran halted energy exports from the Middle East, closed navigation in the Gulf, and forced production stoppages.

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Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up
Associated Pressvia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

Oil and gas prices have surged following escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, which has spread across much of the Middle East, leading to significant disruptions in global energy supply.

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A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month
Associated Pressvia ai 1 quote 1 person

In response to rising global oil prices triggered by a widening war involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, the U.S. Treasury Department has granted India a temporary 30-day waiver to continue purchasing Russian oil until April 4.

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Gas Prices Surge in U.S. as Iran War Chokes Global Oil Supply. What You Need To Know
Timevia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

U.S. gas prices have risen 14% in one week to $3.41 per gallon amid escalating conflict involving Iran, disrupting global oil flows, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 20% of the world's crude oil and natural gas shipments.

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US pump prices surge as Iran war upends global energy supply
The Straits Timesvia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

U.S. retail gasoline and diesel prices are soaring as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran constrains oil and fuel exports, with fuel prices jumping more than 10% this week as oil rose above $90 a barrel, adding pain at the pump for consumers already strained by inflation.

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