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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 8 MIN

Why Gas Prices Spike Before the Tanks Even Move

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In this episode of Red, White & Bruised, we break down the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, rising oil prices, and how political decisions are directly impacting gas prices and the cost of living in America. We talk about how tensions in the Middle East disrupt global oil supply, why the Strait of Hormuz matters, and how every escalation in the Iran conflict sends shockwaves through the global economy and straight into your wallet. We also discuss Donald Trump’s handling of Iran, the escalation of military action, and how foreign policy decisions turn into higher gas prices, inflation, and economic pressure for everyday Americans. If you want to understand how Iran, oil markets, geopolitics, and U.S. policy all connect, this episode explains why another Middle East conflict could mean higher prices for everything at home.

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