Middle East Crisis Hits Your Gas Bill | Charleston News

Middle East turmoil is hitting your wallet hard as Houthi rebels disrupt Red Sea oil routes, forcing Saudi Arabia to shut down a key pipeline and sending gas prices soaring—up 17 cents in a week to $4.32 per gallon. Americans are now spending an extra $815 on fuel since the conflict began, with motor oil also climbing and retailers limiting purchases. Lawmakers warn the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint, while China’s recent uptick in global oil buying could further spike prices—especially since the U.S. has its lowest oil reserves since 1982, leaving little room to absorb future shocks. 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.Sources:https://wchstv.com/news/nation-world/houthi-escalation-in-the-middle-east-brings-new-pain-at-the-pump-for-americans-energy-war-gas-prices More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/94ca481f59247f77 Report issues to [email protected].