Stopgap measures aren’t enough to halt rising prices as the world scrambles for more oil
Prices are displayed at a gas station in Chicago, Monday, April 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)2026-04-01T09:58:43Z NEW YORK (AP) — Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war, which took a record amount of oil off the market when tankers full…
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In a press conference last night, Trump reiterated threats against Iran if the country doesn’t accept a deal by 8:00 p.m. ET tonight. And, the Artemis II crew are on their way back to Earth.
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Hours away from President Trump’s 8 pm ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, attacks continued in the Persian Gulf with no agreement in sight. Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if a deal is not reached.
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U.S. stock futures were broadly flat as President Trump’s deadline to reach a truce with Iran quickly approaches.
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Death tolls from the war as reported by countries as of April 5
Read MoreUS-Israeli strikes destroy buildings in northern Iran
Video shows widespread destruction in Pardis, northern Iran. The Israeli military said they bombed Iran on April 7.
Read MoreIranian missile strike damages cars and street in Israel
Video shows damaged sidewalks and an overturned car following an Iranian missile strike on Ramat Hasharon in IsraeL.
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Iran wants their World Cup matches moved from the United States to Mexico
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