KC Drivers Brace for Higher Gas Costs as Iran War Boosts Oil Prices

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Source: Kansas City Star
KC Drivers Brace for Higher Gas Costs as Iran War Boosts Oil Prices
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Gas prices in the Kansas City metro have risen about a dollar since the Iran war began, pushing local prices into the mid-3.50s per gallon as oil tops $100 a barrel. Residents express frustration, with some blaming political leaders or oil companies while others adjust by limiting trips and relying on rewards programs; a Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests about 77% of voters partly blame Trump for higher gasoline costs as the conflict persists.

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