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US strikes on Iran send oil prices soaring, gas hits $4/gallon average

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Oil prices have surged due to U.S. military actions against Iran, impacting global markets and consumer costs. The national average for gasoline exceeded $4 per gallon for the entire month of August, a first-time occurrence, exacerbating existing inflation concerns. This situation presents a complex challenge for the Federal Reserve as it navigates interest rate policy amidst a potentially weakening job market. AI

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US strikes on Iran send oil prices soaring, gas hits $4/gallon average

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Damian J. Troise, The Associated Press ·

    Gas topped $4 daily in August for the first time. New U.S. strikes on Iran are sending oil prices even higher again

    Brent crude jumped more than 3% after U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments.

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