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Iran War costs US households nearly $2,000, economist estimates

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The ongoing conflict with Iran has imposed a significant financial burden on American households, with an estimated cost of nearly $2,000 per household. This includes substantial increases in energy prices, higher interest rates, and military expenditures. The disruption to oil shipments from the Middle East has directly led to elevated fuel prices, impacting the cost of driving and flying, and potentially leading to further price hikes on goods. AI

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Iran War costs US households nearly $2,000, economist estimates

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    The Iran war has cost the average U.S. household the equivalent of almost $2,000, and the energy portion goes up $50 a week, top economist says

    The tally includes $1,100 in higher energy prices, $540 in higher interest rates and $360 in military costs.

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