The pain from the Strait of Hormuz crisis will be felt far beyond the pump

Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz led to a surge in Brent crude oil prices, exceeding $100/barrel and peaking at $119 due to military strikes by the US and Israel on Iran. Consumers worldwide face rising fuel costs, with California drivers paying over $5/gallon, directly impacting global energy supply chains and economic stability.

The gas prices are unmissable. Since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, Brent crude oil has surged past $100 a barrel for the first time in four years, briefly topping $119 on March 19. California drivers are paying over $5 a gallon, w…