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Oil Soars as Iran Tensions Escalate | Eau Claire News
Oil prices surge past $100 a barrel as Iran tensions escalate, with President Trump blaming Tehran for manipulating markets ahead of the midterms—predicting calm after November 3rd. Despite his claims, inflation and gas prices soar, forcing the U.S. to drain its strategic reserves by over 100 million barrels since 2026. Vice President Vance dodges timelines, saying only Iran knows when hostilities will end. The fallout? Record diesel prices, canceled flights, and mounting consumer pain—all fueled by U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers in retaliation for attacks on Navy ships and Saudi oil…
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