1. US Gasoline Surges Past $4 a Gallon, First Time Since 2022, as Middle East Conflict Hits Home
The price of US gasoline has breached the $4 per gallon threshold for the first time since August 2022, a stark and immediate signal that geopolitical instability in the Middle East is now directly impacting American consumers and the world's largest economy. This surge is one of the most visible economic consequences ...