'Something needs to be done' - Americans struggle as petrol prices surge

NEWS SUMMARY

Following a US and Israeli attack on February 28th, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, causing average US petrol prices to exceed $4 per gallon for the first time in nearly four years. This disruption to oil shipping has led to record one-month oil price increases, with Brent crude nearing $120 a barrel.

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The average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022 as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices.

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