America is the oil king of the world. So why is the Iran war sending gas prices higher?
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US Oil Boom Softens Impact of Iran ConflictDespite record US output, gas prices rose 7% in days due to the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupting global supply.
- The United States produces more oil than any country ever, helping to cushion recent price shocks.
- The conflict with Iran has pushed US gasoline prices up by 20 cents per gallon within days.
- Oil prices are set by the global market since the US exports about one-third of its production and imports a similar share.
- The blockage of the key Strait of Hormuz is disrupting supplies and may cause further price increases.
If you can't put oil in storage, what are you going to do with it?— Andy Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates, speaking to CNN about oil storage and market conditions amid the Iran conflict
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