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Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz threaten record-high gas prices.
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You may face record-high gasoline prices as attacks disrupt oil shipments through this critical waterway.
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Iranian forces have attacked tankers and cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, severely disrupting the flow of oil and goods through the critical waterway. The strait serves as a narrow passage connecting Persian Gulf oil producers to global markets. The attacks threaten to drive U.S. gasoline prices to record highs as the chokepoint blocks vital energy supplies.
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