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Virginia Gas Prices Soar Amid Iran Tensions | Washington DC News
Since Iran tensions flared in February, Virginia families are paying the price—literally—with an extra $573 per household on gas, the highest jump in the nation. Disruptions in oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are driving up fuel, freight, and grocery costs, draining $1.8 billion from Virginians’ wallets. Senators Kaine and Warner blame the president’s “war of choice,” while the White House says prices will fall once shipping normalizes. Experts warn recovery could take months. Despite bipartisan gas relief proposals—including a Virginia Republican-backed tax holiday—none have…
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