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War in Iran Squeezes DMV Gas Prices | Washington DC News
A new congressional report reveals how the war in Iran is hitting wallets hard across the D.C. metro, with Virginia drivers spending nearly $573 more and Marylanders $430 more on gas since the conflict began. Rising fuel costs, fueled by disrupted shipping and soaring oil prices, are straining household budgets alongside skyrocketing groceries and utilities. Families are cutting back on dining out, cooking at home, and scrambling for cheaper gas — but prices remain stubbornly high. As midterm elections loom, gas prices have become a political flashpoint, with lawmakers debating foreign policy…
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