Trump Allegedly Meets with Iran Officials Amid Heated Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump alleged a meeting with Iran after threatening to “annihilate” the country at the UN, while Iranian officials denied the talks and warned…
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US Diesel Prices Hit Record $6.40, Threatening Harvest and Food Costs
U.S. diesel prices surged to a record $5.85 per gallon as a six-month war with Iran restricts global fuel supplies and spikes freight costs.
US Diesel Prices Hit Record $6.31 as Supply Chain Inflation Spreads
U.S. diesel prices hit an all-time high of $6.31 per gallon in September 2026, driven by Middle East conflict and refining constraints.
US Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years Amid Iran War-Driven Inflation
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years on September 17, 2026, citing persistently high inflation driven by the Iran…
Scott Bessent Faces House Panel as 10-Year Treasury Yields Hit 5%
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces the House Financial Services Committee today as 10-year Treasury yields cross 5% for the first time since 2007.
Iran War Costs Exceed $33.4 Billion: Pentagon Report
The U.S. war in Iran has cost over $33.4 billion in direct military expenses, but consumer impacts like fuel price spikes and economic strain have far…
Pentagon Admits $22.3B Munitions Shortage in Iran War
The Pentagon admitted on September 15, 2026, that U.S.
Costco Raises Motor Oil Prices and Implements Strict Purchase Limits
Costco has sharply raised the price of its Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil to $57.99 per 10-quart case and restricted purchases to two units per member weekly, joining…
Stock Futures Tumble as AI Slowdown Calls and Oil Surge Hit Markets
Global financial markets fell sharply on Monday as leading artificial intelligence executives called for a deliberate development slowdown over safety risks, while Brent crude…
Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Strikes From Iraq
Saudi Arabia temporarily closed its critical East-West pipeline after drone strikes sparked fires south of Medina on September 10, 2026.
Houthis Seize Strategic Perim Island and Tighten Grip on Red Sea Shipping
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis reached the strategic island of Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on September 11, 2026, threatening a critical global shipping route as the widening…
US Diesel Prices Hit Record $6 a Gallon Amid Supply Disruptions
U.S. diesel prices hit another record Friday, surging past $6 a gallon nationally amid escalating Middle East conflict and refinery disruptions.