After months of war with Iran, people across the US say they're feeling the strain of high gas prices

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As Iran war continues, people across the US are feeling a strain from high gas prices

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"This is not the way I thought my retirement was gonna turn out," one said. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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After months of war with Iran, people across the US say they're feeling the strain of high gas prices
ABC News
ABC News
Lean Left
5/8/2026

As Iran war continues, people across the US are feeling a strain from high gas prices

"This is not the way I thought my retirement was gonna turn out," one said. The monthslong war in Iran is inflicting economic pain across the country as many Americans report struggling with higher costs, particularly the record rise in gas prices. An ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll released last week found that.

Fact check: Trump posts wildly deceptive chart on oil prices | CNN Politics
CNN
CNN
Left
5/8/2026

Fact check: Trump posts wildly deceptive chart on oil prices

Oil prices are higher now than they were when President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025. But Trump posted a wildly deceptive chart on Friday that wrongly suggests oil prices are lower than they were upon predecessor Joe Biden’s departure. The text at the top of the chart claims, “Oil is Down.