We Need To Talk About Fuel Prices and Iran (opens in new tab)

Fuel prices are on the rise in America, with the conflict in Iran presumed to be the primary culprit. The per barrel price of crude nearly doubled at the start of the month in a moment of panic. While prices have come down since, they remain at their highest point in the last twelve months and fuel prices have begun reflecting this. Let’s dive into the details of why. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of 87 octane in the United States is presently $3.54. That’s…