Rubio insists US is ‘very fortunate’ as Iran war pushes gas price near $4.50

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U.S. Gas prices are nearing $4.50 per gallon as the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran disrupts oil supplies. Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserts that the U.S. is in a favorable position compared to other nations affected by rising gas prices.

US secretary of state says US is better off than other countries hit by disruption in oil supplies ‘A dollar or two increase is devastating’: US readers on toll of rising gas prices Marco Rubio has argued the US is in a “very fortunate” position as fuel prices continue to climb nationwide amid disruption sparked by the US-Israel war on Iran. With average US fuel prices now approaching $4.50 a gallon – their highest level in four years – the US secretary of state was asked on Tuesday how long Americans should accept them at such levels. Continue reading...