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BREAKING: Oil prices in Oman have surged to $167 a barrel. — Polymarket (@Polymarket) March 19, 2026 How do I explain that massive gap between US oil futures and the ROW? Manipulation of oil futures by the US government and/or its proxies. The line in the sand is $100. These efforts will backfire and are …
The egg on your plate this morning was made from corn. Not literally. But the hen that laid it ate roughly two pounds of feed for every dozen eggs she produced. That feed was primarily corn and soybean meal. The corn was grown with nitrogen fertiliser at $610 per ton on the CBOT March settlement. …
Markets are reacting to a risk of a global LNG crisis, which is much worse than an oil shock. An oil shock is quickly solved by non-OPEC supply, alternatives, and flexible systems. LNG is only 15% of the total gas market but very tight in supply and much more challenging to… pic.twitter.com/vCf5mQJAA0 — Daniel Lacalle …
I am speechless. Trump brought prices down for a yearthen managed to spike it up by 100% in 2 months pic.twitter.com/GxjCvpUbze — Prof (@TheProfInvestor) March 19, 2026 Amid all this turbulence in Hormuz, the Fed kept its dot plot intact, which only underscores the point I have made all week, that Powell is not keen …
Another major airline is cancelling 1,000 flights due to soaring gas prices https://t.co/3pa1tZTcUu pic.twitter.com/nJYIz1Gors — New York Post (@nypost) March 18, 2026 A major airline is canceling flights due to soaring fuel prices. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) said it will be canceling 1,000 flights in April due to the rising oil and jet fuel prices amid …
Washington drivers are getting hit from two directions at the gas pump, and there is no relief in sight. The Iran war is sending prices surging nationwide, but Washington drivers are paying nearly $1.21 more per gallon than the average American, and experts say the state’s Climate Commitment Act is a big reason why. The …
Median U.S. gas price jumped 20c/gal overnight with all the price jumps happening in the Midwest, now stands at $3.69/gal. Most common price also $3.69/gal, while second most common price is $3.99/gal. — Patrick De Haan (@GasBuddyGuy) March 18, 2026 The national average price of gasoline in the US continues to climb toward $4/gal- $3.86 …
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida is experiencing a rise in gas prices, with the state average climbing 84 cents over the past 12 days, according to AAA. As of Sunday, AAA said that drivers are paying an average of $3.72 per gallon, marking the highest daily average since August 2023. Price Comparison Here …
Let me be very clear! An oil spike in a weakening economy is not inflationary – it is contractionary! The FED is extremely misguided if they are going to treat a Supply-Driven Oil-spike as an inflationary trigger. FED needs to LOWER rates to counter the effects of higher Oil… — Henrik Zeberg (@HenrikZeberg) March 17, …
Brits must brace for energy RATIONING as Middle East chaos causes shortages, ex-No10 expert warns https://t.co/wcNsfx6Ee3 — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 16, 2026 Brits were today warned they must brace for energy rationing as the Middle East crisis continues. Former No10 energy expert Nick Butler said the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by …
Gas prices in the US have moved up to $3.72/gallon, their highest level since October 2023. The 27% spike over the last month ($2.93/gallon to $3.72/gallon) is the biggest we've seen in the past 30 years. pic.twitter.com/C3HrTiRnH5 — Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) March 16, 2026
Median family income in the US increased from $10,000 in 1971 to $106,000 today, a 10x increase. However, the median cost of homes increased from $25,000 to $445,000, a 17x increase. And the median cost of cars increased from $3,600 to $50,000, a 14x increase. The median cost of college increased from $2,900 a year …
Not so long ago, eggs were the poster child for runaway grocery bills. People were scrambling just to find a dozen. Some stores were rationing eggs, and prices went through the roof. Today, though, Americans are getting a break on eggs. In fact, the national frying pan runneth over with eggs, and the average retail …
WASHINGTON AND ISRAEL ARE PLANNING ADDITIONAL MAJOR STEPS INSIDE IRAN THAT COULD ALTER THE COURSE OF THE WAR, ACCORDING TO THE BROADCASTING CORPORATION CITING ISRAELI SOURCES — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) March 15, 2026 *US PLANS TO ANNOUNCE COALITION TO ESCORT SHIPS THRU HORMUZ: WSJ *US PLANS HORMUZ COALITION ANNOUNCEMENT AS SOON AS THIS WEEK:WSJ *US …
Everyone is watching missiles, oil, and Wall Street. Almost nobody is paying attention to what is about to hit your grocery cart. Oil closed at $95.73 per barrel today. The Strait of Hormuz, which carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil, is effectively shut. Ships are stranded. Deliveries are delayed. Markets are already reacting violently. …
View post on imgur.com Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump The United States is the largest Oil Producer in the World, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money. BUT, of far greater interest and importance to me, as President, is stoping an evil Empire, Iran, from having Nuclear Weapons, and …
Trump: We did a little excursion. A couple weeks, a few weeks of excursion, had to take an excursion, but it's doing well. The market is holding up well. I figured we would be hit a little bit, but we were hit less than I thought and we will be back on track in a …
NEW: 🇮🇷🇮🇱🇺🇸 Politico from a White House source: "The Trump administration sees that oil prices will not become a political problem before 4 weeks The US administration has not thought of changing its military strategy to confront the rise in oil prices The US administration… pic.twitter.com/rt2oAMdBjB — Megatron (@Megatron_ron) March 11, 2026 TRUMP ADMINISTRATION BELIEVES …
Something uncomfortable is starting to show up across several economic headlines at the same time. Fuel prices are climbing again. According to data from AAA, the national average price of gasoline has surged to roughly $3.43 per gallon, after sitting around $2.97 just a week earlier. That is a jump of nearly 50 cents in …
The Strait of hormuz isn’t just about oil. This is important to recognize. Liquefied Natural Gas – this would affect quite a few countries. Electricity prices would spike globally. Some countries would face a crisis within weeks. Petrochemicals and Industrial Chemicals – this affects sulfur, sulfuric acid, ammonia, methanol, ethylene – and these are used …
Gas prices are surging across the country, and for a lot of families, this is hitting at the worst possible time. In this video, we’re looking at what’s really going on with fuel costs right now, why prices jumped so fast overnight, and what it could mean for your wallet in the weeks and months …
U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP STATES THAT TEMPORARY OIL PRICE SPIKES DUE TO THE IRAN CONFLICT ARE A "SMALL PRICE TO PAY" FOR WORLD SAFETY AND EXPECTS PRICES TO FALL QUICKLY AFTER THE IRANIAN NUCLEAR ISSUE IS RESOLVED. — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) March 8, 2026 🚨PREPARE FOR A -20% MARKET DROP: Everyone thinks the Iran conflict …
The world is facing a massive surge in prices, and the latest developments suggest that inflation is entering a far more dangerous phase than most people realize. Venezuela’s inflation exploded to 475 percent in 2025, the highest in the world last year. Food costs soared 532 percent, rent jumped 340 percent, and healthcare expenses skyrocketed …
UAE ECO MINISTER: WE STARTED TO SEE PRICES GOING DOWN — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) March 8, 2026 Per Grok: The UAE Economy Minister is referring to food prices. He noted food is available in large quantities in the UAE, so “we started to see prices going down” and they are expected to gradually fall further. …
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🚨 GAS JUST HIT NEARLY $8 A GALLON — AND PEOPLE ARE ASKING HOW THIS IS EVEN REAL A driver in Los Angeles filmed a station showing $7.81 for regular and almost $8 for premium. People watching are asking the same thing: How is this normalized? Some are calling it a complete… pic.twitter.com/YfM8bSKIh3 — HustleBitch …
Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/trump-rising-gas-prices-during-iran-operation-if-they-rise-they-rise-2026-03-05/ President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was not concerned about rising U.S. gas prices driven by the widening Iran conflict, telling Reuters in an exclusive interview that the U.S. military operation was his priority. “I don’t have any concern about it,” he said, when asked about the higher prices at the …
Washington state’s average gas price climbed another two cents per gallon Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East continue to push fuel costs higher.
🚨🇺🇸 BREAKING: The US has spent nearly 2 billion dollars on the war in Iran, according to estimates. pic.twitter.com/uKjI7wFMKe — Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) March 3, 2026 🚨BREAKING: JESSE WATTERS TURNS ON TRUMP “Gas prices are gonna jump. Mortgage rates are already ticking up. You're gonna see inflation.” pic.twitter.com/cHygnRCxfm — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) March 2, …
