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Fuel Prices Soar Amid Global Tensions | Buffalo News
Six months after the U.S., Israel, and Iran’s conflict sent shockwaves through global markets, New Yorkers are paying the price—at the pump and in their homes. Gas prices surged over 33% year-over-year, hitting more than $4 a gallon, while diesel costs cripple trucking, driving up food, medicine, and everyday goods. Heating oil is climbing too, from $4 to mid-$5 per gallon as winter approaches—with prices swinging wildly in days. Experts warn this regional instability, though partially offset by alternate shipping routes, isn’t the only culprit: refinery woes, seasonal demand, and global…
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