Iran Conflict Drives Up US Fuel Costs by $107 Billion

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the American newspaper The Wall Street Journal, citing calculations from Brown University, has reported that the surge in oil prices beyond $100 per barrel is pushing the United States toward another unwelcome milestone: the war with Iran has imposed an astronomical cost, a 12-digit figure, on Americans.

Based on Brown University’s estimates, American consumers have spent approximately $107 billion more on gasoline and diesel fuel in total than they would have incurred had the war not occurred, amid the United States’ involvement in the conflict and disruptions stemming from the Russia-Ukraine dispute. This figure averages over $500 million per day since the invasion of Iran on February 28, 2026. The recent surge in crude oil prices underscores that these costs are projected to increase further in the coming weeks.