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Americans Footing $100 Billion Energy Bill from Ongoing Iran War Conflict
Americans are footing a $100 billion energy bill from the Iran war, with US consumers paying an extra $100.9 billion on gasoline and diesel since the conflict began.
US consumers are paying an extra $100.9 billion on gasoline and diesel since 2015 due to increased energy costs stemming from the Iran war, according to a recent estimate. The total bill is expected to continue rising as the conflict continues to drag on. Americans are shouldering this massive energy burden, which has had significant impacts on consumer spending and inflation rates.
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