What the Iran war is costing you, briefly explained

Cargo ships and tankers are seen in the Strait of Hormuz on February 25, 2026. | Giuseppe Cacace/AFP via Getty Images

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Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump’s war in Iran is already starting to cost Americans money. 

What’s happening? Gas and diesel prices are rising as US strikes in Iran continued for a fifth day on Wednesday.