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US gas prices top $4/gallon amid Iran conflict; economists warn of 'economic gravity'

Gasoline prices have surpassed $4 per gallon in the U.S. due to renewed conflict between the U.S. and Iran, which is disrupting oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz. Economists warn that consumers, who have been drawing down savings to cope with rising costs, will soon face the full impact of these elevated prices. While a swift de-escalation could lead to a sharp price drop, further attacks could push oil prices back above $100 per barrel. AI

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US gas prices top $4/gallon amid Iran conflict; economists warn of 'economic gravity'

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Eleanor Pringle ·

    Gas prices spiral over $4 as U.S.-Iran war heats up again, amid warning that ‘economic gravity’ will soon catch up to American families

    "In the Wile E. Coyote scenario, economic gravity eventually exerts itself," wrote UBS's Paul Donovan this morning.