Published September 29, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET · Updated September 30, 2026 at 6:14 AM ET
Oil prices and Iran tensions shape debate over gas costs
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Commentators are debating the causes of gasoline prices as oil markets react to tensions with Iran. One writer argues that the price of a barrel of oil and Iran's role should be examined before assigning blame to Trump. Another argues that the Iran war has caused major damage to Trump's presidency.
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