Strait of Hormuz Tensions Push Oil Prices Up


Author: The Daily News Now! March 12, 2026 Duration: 1:27
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Push Oil Prices Up

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive up oil and gas prices, with the national average for gasoline reaching $3.58 per gallon. The Trump administration, led by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, is working to keep the strait open, predicting temporary price spikes. Oil expert Andy Lipow from Lipow Oil Associates forecasts a potential rise in gas prices to between $3.75 and $3.80 per gallon. The International Energy Agency plans to release 400 million barrels from strategic reserves, with Asian nations potentially seeing immediate relief, while the U.S. may take several weeks due to solid inventories.

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