US fuel shock outpaces G7 as Iran conflict rattles pumps
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The Iran crisis has triggered the sharpest fuel-price surge in the US among G7 economies, with petrol up about 42% since late February to an average of $4.39 a gallon and diesel up 48% to $5.57, even as major producers pause output increases. JPMorgan notes US prices are pressured by exports to Asia and thinning inventories, while higher taxes and subsidies abroad cushion pump-price swings elsewhere. The rise comes ahead of the summer driving season and poses inflation and political risks for President Trump, despite the US still generally paying less per litre than Canada or the UK.
Topics:business#commodities#global-economy#middle-east-war#oil-and-gas-industry#us-politics-and-policy
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