Oil Price Volatility Exposes U.S. Vulnerabilities Amid Middle East Strikes
U.S. and Israeli strikes have injected dangerous uncertainty into global oil markets, risking supply disruptions that could drive prices sharply higher—and hit American families at the pump.
The recent U.S. and Israeli military actions targeting Iranian assets have once again thrown global oil markets into turmoil, with the potential to ignite price swings that directly threaten American economic stability. As Brent crude touched a seven-month high of $72.87 last Friday, the question for hardworking Americans is clear: how long before these geopolitical maneuvers translate into higher costs at the pump?Why Are Oil Prices So Sensitive to Middle East Conflict?About 20% of the world's oil crosses through the Strait of Hormuz daily—a narrow chokepoint critical to global energy security. Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the UAE rely heavily on...
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