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https://www.pilotonline.com/2026/04/05/letters-for-april-6-despite-few-imports-worldwide-oil-prices-spike-us-gas/
Letters for April 6: Despite few imports, worldwide oil prices spike US gas – The Virginian-Pilot
Apr 5, 2026 - Letter writers discuss oil imports and clean energy, Virginia redistricting and the National Popular Vote.
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https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/logistics/trump-jones-act-ocean-carriers-shipping-oil-iran-war-logistics-1234817511/
White House Waives Shipping Statute As Oil Prices Spike
Mar 18, 2026 - The Jones Act, which specifies that cargo shipped between U.S. ports must be carried on ships that are built, flagged and (mostly) owned by the U.S., will be...
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https://www.kvue.com/video/money/financial-strain-gas-prices-spike/269-3b9ceb15-a3e0-4582-9dce-9a97fb62efe2
Commuters feel financial strain as gas prices spike in Central Texas | kvue.com
The national average for a gallon of gas is up to $4.11. AAA says the average in Central Texas jumped about 30 cents since last week and about $1 from a month...
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https://morningconsult.com/articles/consumer-sentiment-gas-prices-march-2026
Consumer Sentiment Falls As Gas Prices Spike
Mar 17, 2026 - In January, just 44% of consumers said fuel prices had increased over the past year. It's now 74%
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https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/27/economy/us-consumer-sentiment-march-iran-war
Even wealthy Americans are souring on the economy as gas prices spike and stocks fall | CNN Business
Mar 27, 2026 - Americans are growing more pessimistic about the US economy as the war on Iran continues to roil markets, with sentiment falling across all income groups —...
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https://electrek.co/2026/03/10/a-reminder-as-oil-prices-spike-evs-are-the-1-route-to-energy-independence/
A reminder as oil prices spike: EVs are the #1 route to energy independence
Mar 13, 2026 - As global oil prices spike by +50% with US starting another conflict, we are reminded that EVs are a solution for energy independence.
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https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/third-order-effects-begin-us-airlines-hike-bag-fees-jet-fuel-prices-spike
Third Order Effects Begin: U.S. Airlines Hike Bag Fees As Jet Fuel Prices Spike !-- -- | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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https://www.ms.now/the-beat-with-ari/watch/he-blew-it-hawk-war-expert-on-trump-caving-to-iran-as-prices-spike-and-they-get-oil-chokehold-2495949379812
Hawk war expert on Trump caving to Iran, as prices spike
Apr 11, 2026 - The U.S. is preparing for a new round of peace talks in Pakistan. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the latest developments in the Iran war and is joined by Max...
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https://www.ibtimes.com.au/oil-prices-spike-above-105-strait-hormuz-tensions-fuel-global-supply-fears-1867408
Oil Prices Spike Above $105 as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Fuel Global Supply Fears
Apr 24, 2026 - NEW YORK — World oil prices climbed sharply on Friday, with Brent crude topping $105 per barrel and WTI hovering near $97 as stalled U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks...
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https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-oil-ship-attacks-hormuz-trump-israel-lebanon-rcna263101
Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep blocking Strait of Hormuz as oil prices spike again
Mar 13, 2026 - Follow live NBC News coverage and latest updates on the Iran war, as Tehran attacks ships around the Strait of Hormuz, the price of oil spikes and Israel...
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https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/589543/driving-more-efficiently-could-help-save-fuel-as-prices-spike
Driving more efficiently could help save fuel as prices spike | RNZ News
Mar 13, 2026 - The war in the Middle East has pushed up fuel prices - two experts give their views on dealing with the situation.
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https://www.wcpo.com/money/consumer/dont-waste-your-money/cincinnati-gas-prices-spike-again-hit-3-49-a-gallon-at-many-stations
Cincinnati gas prices spike again, hit $3.49 a gallon at many stations
Mar 6, 2026 - For the second time this week, gas prices have surged above $3 a gallon, leaving last month's $2.59 prices just a distant memory. Will we get any relief soon?
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https://www.techtimes.com/articles/315559/20260330/neel-somani-why-natural-gas-prices-spike-oil.htm
Neel Somani: Why Natural Gas Prices Spike with Oil
Mar 30, 2026 - Neel Somani, a researcher and former quantitative analyst at Citadel, has spent years pondering how markets encode incentives into price signals. His...
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https://globalnews.ca/video/11759797/russia-sees-profits-surge-as-oil-prices-spike-amid-iran-war/
Russia sees profits surge as oil prices spike amid Iran war | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Russia sees profits surge as oil prices spike amid Iran war Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/crude-oil-prices-spike-near-120-a-barrel-as-the-iran-war-impedes-production-and-shipping
Oil prices spike near $120 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production, shipping
Mar 9, 2026 - Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and...
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https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/live-blog/trump-defense-budget-gallego-taxes-congress-dhs-shutdown-live-updates-rcna266652/rcrd106914?canonicalCard=true
Oil prices spike higher as Trump begins speaking
Apr 7, 2026 - The price of U.S. crude oil jumped from $112 to about $114 per barrel just since Trump began his news conference.
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https://www.stomp.sg/the-big-picture/hybrid-can-consider-full-ev-will-not-sporeans-remain-wary-evs-even-petrol-prices-spike-amid-iran-war?ref=home-the-big-picture
‘Hybrid can consider, full EV will not’: S’poreans remain wary of EVs even as petrol prices spike...
Apr 9, 2026 - Singapore drivers remain hesitant to switch to electric vehicles (EVs), even as petrol prices climb amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/the-best-energy-stocks-to-buy
The Best Energy Stocks to Buy as Oil Prices Spike | Kiplinger
Mar 2, 2026 - Energy stocks can expose investors to volatile oil and gas prices. Here's how to find the best energy stocks to buy now.
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https://www.kold.com/2026/03/08/crude-oil-prices-surpass-100-barrel-iran-war-impedes-production-shipping/
Crude oil prices spike near $120 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping
Mar 9, 2026 - Oil prices briefly spiked near $120 a barrel as the Iran war disrupted oil production and shipping in the Middle East.
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https://www.ms.now/the-beat-with-ari/watch/chaos-warmonger-trump-scrambles-for-exit-as-maga-revolts-gas-prices-spike-2496563779617
Chaos: ‘Warmonger’ Trump scrambles for exit as MAGA revolts, gas prices spike
Apr 16, 2026 - MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on mounting challenges facing President Trump, from the Iran war to growing backlash within his MAGA base. Reverend Al Sharpton and...
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https://fortune.com/2026/04/04/european-ministers-eu-windfall-taxes-energy-companies-oil-prices-iran-war/
European ministers urge EU to impose windfall taxes on energy companies as prices spike | Fortune
Apr 4, 2026 - “Given the current market distortions and fiscal constraints, the European Commission should swiftly develop a similar EU-wide contribution instrument.”
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https://electrek.co/2026/04/09/vw-replaces-us-id-4-production-with-18mpg-atlas-suv-as-gas-prices-spike/
VW replaces US ID.4 production with 18mpg Atlas SUV as gas prices spike
Apr 10, 2026 - The Inflation Reduction Act brought EV manufacturing to the US. Now thanks to republican policy, you're getting a $5/gal gas guzzler instead.
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https://www.dailypress.com/2026/04/05/letters-for-april-6-despite-few-imports-worldwide-oil-prices-spike-us-gas/
Letters for April 6: Despite few imports, worldwide oil prices spike US gas – Daily Press
Apr 5, 2026 - Letter writers discuss oil imports and clean energy, Virginia redistricting and the National Popular Vote.
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https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/04/20/florida-gas-prices-ease-after-spike-but-still-volatile/
Florida gas prices ease after spike, but still volatile – Orlando Sentinel
Apr 20, 2026 - Florida gas prices spiked $0.14 last week but most of the price increase disappeared by Sunday.
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https://augustafreepress.com/news/gas-diesel-prices-continue-to-spike-as-trump-threatens-hell-on-iran/
Gas, diesel prices continue to spike, as Trump threatens 'hell'
Apr 6, 2026 - Diesel prices are approaching an all-time record, and gas prices are projected to be spiking another 15 to 20 cents a gallon in the coming days.
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https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/gas-prices-massive-spike-thursday-iran/507-217e6c8d-fe01-42ba-aac3-9767e098464e
Gas prices continue rising after massive spike on Thursday, up another cent to end the week |...
Gas prices rose again to end the week, after a 14-cent spike the day before. Here's why. (AP Photo)
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https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/30/houthis-iran-war-red-sea-shipping-oil-bab-el-mandeb/
Houthi Involvement in Iran War Could Spike Oil Prices
Mar 30, 2026 - Iran’s Yemeni proxy group could make a bad energy market catastrophic if it targets the Red Sea.
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https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/04/used-ev-sales-spike-alongside-gas-prices/
Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices - Ars Technica
Apr 6, 2026 - The market for new cars has slumped as Americans look for deals on used EVs.
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https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/gas-prices-massive-spike-thursday-iran/507-217e6c8d-fe01-42ba-aac3-9767e098464e
Gas prices continue rising after massive spike on Thursday, up another cent to end the week |...
Gas prices rose again to end the week, after a 14-cent spike the day before. Here's why. (AP Photo)
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https://www.networkworld.com/article/4085227/ai-and-greed-cause-a-massive-spike-in-memory-prices.html
AI, greed cause massive spike in memory prices | Network World
Nov 6, 2025 - DRAM prices have skyrocketed thanks to the explosion in construction of AI data centers, which can require massive amounts of memory. Prices are high, getting...
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https://www.kare11.com/article/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/gas-prices-massive-spike-thursday-iran/507-217e6c8d-fe01-42ba-aac3-9767e098464e
Gas prices continue rising after massive spike on Thursday, up another cent to end the week |...
Gas prices rose again to end the week, after a 14-cent spike the day before. Here's why. (AP Photo)
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https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/11/bay-area-inflation-price-food-gas-home-energy-economy-shop-february/
Bay Area consumer prices eased in February after December inflation spike
Mar 12, 2026 - Bay Area consumer prices rose at a far more sedate pace in February than they did in December as inflation cooled a bit, although food prices are soaring in...
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https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/21/economy/us-retail-sales-march
Retail sales post biggest jump in more than 3 years on record spike in gas prices | CNN Business
Apr 21, 2026 - Americans saw large chunks of their wallets get eaten up by soaring gas prices in March; however, consumers still had money left in the tank to spend elsewhere.
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https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/gas-prices-massive-spike-thursday-iran/507-217e6c8d-fe01-42ba-aac3-9767e098464e
Gas prices continue rising after massive spike on Thursday, up another cent to end the week |...
Gas prices rose again to end the week, after a 14-cent spike the day before. Here's why. (AP Photo)
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https://grist.org/business/the-spike-in-diesel-fuel-prices-is-quietly-costing-you-billions/
The spike in diesel prices is quietly costing you billions | Grist
Apr 14, 2026 - Diesel fuel powers a wide swath of the economy, so even if you don't even drive, “you're probably feeling it in ways you don't realize.”
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https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/gas-prices-massive-spike-thursday-iran/507-217e6c8d-fe01-42ba-aac3-9767e098464e
Gas prices continue rising after massive spike on Thursday, up another cent to end the week |...
Gas prices rose again to end the week, after a 14-cent spike the day before. Here's why. (AP Photo)
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https://www.marketingscoop.com/business/iran-war-inflation-spike-gas-prices-consumer-stress-and-what-it-means-now/
Iran War Inflation Spike: Gas Prices, Consumer Stress and What It Means Now - Marketing Scoop
The phrase Iran war inflation spike is trending because people know the chain reaction almost by instinct: conflict risk rises, oil markets tighten, gas
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https://www.kvue.com/article/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/gas-prices-massive-spike-thursday-iran/507-217e6c8d-fe01-42ba-aac3-9767e098464e
Gas prices continue rising after massive spike on Thursday, up another cent to end the week |...
Gas prices rose again to end the week, after a 14-cent spike the day before. Here's why. (AP Photo)
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https://www.denverpost.com/2026/04/10/gas-prices-inflation-march/
Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in 4 years
Apr 10, 2026 - The largest monthly jump in gas prices in decades caused a spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the Federal Reserve.
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https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/gas-prices-massive-spike-thursday-iran/507-217e6c8d-fe01-42ba-aac3-9767e098464e
Gas prices continue rising after massive spike on Thursday, up another cent to end the week |...
Gas prices rose again to end the week, after a 14-cent spike the day before. Here's why. (AP Photo)
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https://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/business/energy-resource/2026/04/27/ohio-gas-prices-iran-war/89824146007/
Ohio gas prices could 'double spike' due to Iran war, price cycling
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https://www.9news.com/article/money/economy/colorado-gas-prices-us-iran-oil-costs/73-d9446576-c989-4c4e-bf6e-c253092f3b2b
Colorado gas prices could surge to $4.50 as US-Iran tensions spike oil costs, experts say |...
Colorado drivers face potential gas prices of $4.50 per gallon due to U.S.-Iran tensions impacting crude oil costs, with ripple effects expected in various...
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https://www.wpr.org/news/spike-diesel-prices-iran-war-trucking-wisconsin
Spike in diesel prices could drive up cost of goods, says Wisconsin trucking leader - WPR
Mar 10, 2026 - Pam Polyak, who owns a cargo and logistics company in Waukesha County, says consumers will eventually feel the pinch if fuel prices stay high, and conflict in...
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https://newsbusters.org/blogs/business/joseph-vazquez/2026/03/09/slip-and-fall-new-york-times-cries-oil-spike-doom-just
NY Times Pronounces Oil Spike Doom Just Before Prices Plunged… AGAIN
Mar 9, 2026 - The New York Times was apparently so eager for an economic win to skewer President Donald Trump’s military achievements in Iran that it ended up making itself...
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https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/04/trump-iran-war-diesel-prices-cost-americans-industry-inflation/
The Iran War’s Wild Spike in Diesel Prices Is Eating Into Your Earnings – Mother Jones
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/10/gas-prices-inflation/
Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in 4 years
Apr 10, 2026 - The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the...
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https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/tomato-prices-rise-pittsburgh/
Spike in tomato prices impacts Pittsburgh-area restaurants: "This is ridiculous" - CBS Pittsburgh
Apr 17, 2026 - The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
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https://oilprice.com/Energy/Coal/88-Spike-in-Gas-Prices-Forces-Utilities-to-Coal.html
88% Spike in Gas Prices Forces Utilities to Coal | OilPrice.com
Mar 10, 2026 - Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Qatar's LNG facility are driving a global energy shock, causing gas prices to soar and power generators...
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https://balkaninsight.com/2026/03/23/middle-east-crisis-balkan-countries-act-to-ease-spike-in-oil-prices/bi/
Middle East Crisis: Balkan Countries Act to Ease Spike in Oil Prices | Balkan Insight
Mar 24, 2026 - As oil and gas prices surge amid the Iran war, Balkan countries are pondering ways to reduce the impact on households and businesses.
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https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-04-10/gas-price-spike-pushes-up-inflation
Soaring gas prices lead to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March - Los Angeles...
Apr 10, 2026 - The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March.
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https://newsus.cgtn.com/news/2026-04-01/Iran-conflict-regulations-spike-gas-prices-in-California-1LYh86Luexa/p.html
Iran conflict, regulations spike gas prices in California - CGTN
Apr 1, 2026 - Gas prices across America have surged since a U.S. airstrike on Iran earlier this month. But California faces a uniquely acute crisis: the state imports more...
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https://oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/StanChart-Europes-Gas-Prices-Could-Spike-Above-90MWh-By-The-Summer.html
StanChart: Europe’s Gas Prices Could Spike Above $90/MWh By The Summer | OilPrice.com
Mar 26, 2026 - Europe’s gas storage is critically low (around 28%), increasing vulnerability as competition with Asia for LNG intensifies.
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https://www.businessinsider.com/gas-prices-record-increase-march-iran-war-2026-4
Gas Prices Had Their Biggest Monthly Spike Ever in March - Business Insider
Apr 10, 2026 - Gas prices rose by more than 20% in March, new CPI data showed.
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https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/04/20/florida-gas-prices-ease-after-spike-but-still-volatile/
Florida gas prices ease after spike, but remain volatile – Sun Sentinel
Apr 20, 2026 - Florida gas prices spiked 14 cents last week but most of the price increase disappeared by Sunday.
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