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strikeAug 18, 2026
Will gas prices fall if companies build oil routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz? Experts explain
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Alternatives could address the oil shortage but risks abound, some experts said. The largest global oil shock on record has catapulted U.S. gasoline prices above $4 a gallon, rekindled inflation and set the stage for November's midterm elections.
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Alternatives could address the oil shortage but risks abound, some experts said. The largest global oil shock on record has catapulted U.S. gasoline prices above $4 a gallon, rekindled inflation and set the stage for November's midterm elections. It all traces to fighting in a na…
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