Brace for $4 gas again: How U.S.-Iran tensions are threatening to end the price break at the pump

MarketWatch Wednesday 15 July 2026, 00:28 UTC By Myra P. Saefong 1 min read

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Americans got some relief at the gas pump in recent weeks, enough to slow down inflation. That might not last long as the U.S. and Iran continue to vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Americans got some relief at the gas pump in recent weeks, enough to slow down inflation. That might not last long as the U.S. and Iran continue to vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz. [Image text:] 212-265-3720 40

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