### [2026-05-5](/feed/2026/05/5/index.md)

##### Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war
# Kentucky governor Andy Beshear announces emergency regulations in effort to combat the high gas prices in Kentucky as a result of the war. 




### Sources:

1. [Kentucky Today](https://www.kentuckytoday.com/news/beshear-taking-emergency-steps-to-lower-gas-prices/article_cd5ecdab-25a5-4bad-ab41-cffb173ac353.html)
2. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/kentucky-governor-cut-gasoline-tax-war-driven-price-surge-continues-2026-05-06/)

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