War Shock at the Pump: SoCal Gas Jumps 30¢ as Iran Conflict Escalates

Monks and Merrill Hour 1 (03/06) - Southern California drivers are feeling the global fallout at the pump, with gas prices jumping at least 30 cents per gallon since the start of the Iran war. As former President Donald Trump declares the only acceptable outcome is Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” Americans appear far less unified at home—new polls show skepticism about the U.S. strikes. Historically, presidents often benefit from a short-term “rally around the flag” boost in approval during military conflicts, but it’s unclear whether that effect will take hold this time as economic concerns—especially rising gas prices—hit close to home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.