Consumer impact as Iran war pushes gas prices higher

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The U.S. war with Iran has caused shockwaves in the economy across the country. Primarily, the price of oil. U.S. oil prices have risen nearly 50%. The day before the U.S.-Israel joint strike took place in Iran (February 28, 2026), WTI (West Texas Intermediate) prices closed at $67.02. Prices as of [...]