Gas Prices Soar as War Escalates | Europe News

Gas prices are soaring to $4.02 a gallon as renewed Middle East conflict disrupts oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, hitting voters’ wallets hard ahead of midterms. Republicans fear losing ground if prices don’t drop, while the White House insists military action against Iran will soon ease costs — backed by domestic energy boosts. But global supply woes, strained U.S. refineries, and looming hurricanes could keep prices high. Meanwhile, three American troops have died since fighting resumed — two in Jordan, one in Iraq — with the president blaming others for mishandled operations and hinting at upcoming strikes against Iran. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b2259ebea0fa0f8a