### [2026-06-18](/feed/2026/06/18/index.md) ##### Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war # The American Automobile Association reports that gas prices in the United States are at $3.999 per gallon, making it the first time gas prices have gone below $4 since March 30 after rising amidst the Iran war. ### Sources: 1. [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gas-prices-below-4-gallon-iran-strait-of-hormuz/) 2. [PBS](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/u-s-gas-prices-just-fell-below-4-for-1st-time-since-march-theyre-still-25-higher-than-last-year) ### Changes: 1. The American Automobile Association reports that gas prices in the United States are at $3.999, making it the first time gas prices have gone below $4 since March 30 after rising amidst the Iran war. _2026-06-19 09:44:39 (First version)_ 1. The American Automobile Association reports that gas prices in the United States are at $3.999 per gallon, making it the first time gas prices have gone below $4 since March 30 after rising amidst the Iran war. _(Current version)_ ### Related: 1. [The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority reopens Iraq's airspace after Iran announced that it was halting attacks against Israel. Additionally, Syria reopens its airspace, including resuming operations at the Damascus International Airport. ](/feed/2026/06/8/the-iraqi-civil-aviation-authority-reopens-iraq-s-airspace-after-iran-announced-that-it-was-halting-attacks-against-isra.md) _Context: Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war, Iran_ 2. ["Axios" reports that American and Iranian negotiators have agreed to a deal to extend the ceasefire. ](/feed/2026/05/28/axios-reports-that-american-and-iranian-negotiators-have-agreed-to-a-deal-to-extend-the-ceasefire.md) _Context: Iran, United States_ 3. [Iranian state TV says that Iran has sent its response to the latest ceasefire proposal from the United States via Pakistan. Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif confirms that his country received the response. ](/feed/2026/05/10/iranian-state-tv-says-that-iran-has-sent-its-response-to-the-latest-ceasefire-proposal-from-the-united-states-via-pakist.md) _Context: Iran, United States_ 4. [The American Automobile Association reports that the United States national average gas price has reached $4.02 a gallon, the highest since 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ](/feed/2026/03/31/the-american-automobile-association-reports-that-the-united-states-national-average-gas-price-has-reached-402-a-gallon.md) _Context: $, American Automobile Association, Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war_ 5. [Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via "L'Orient Today")]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks ("Saudi Gazette")]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their "full support" for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells "Financial Times" that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and "take the oil" in Iran, although "a deal could be made fairly quickly". [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 ("Financial Times")] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by "The New York Times" shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html ("The New York Times")]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- ("Times of Israel")]2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries](/feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen.md) _Context: Iran, United States_ 6. [Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via "L'Orient Today")]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks ("Saudi Gazette")]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their "full support" for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells "Financial Times" that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and "take the oil" in Iran, although "a deal could be made fairly quickly". [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 ("Financial Times")] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by "The New York Times" shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html ("The New York Times")]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- ("Times of Israel")]2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations](/feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen.md) _Context: Iran, United States_ 7. ["The New York Times" reports that the United States has sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war. ](/feed/2026/03/24/the-new-york-times-reports-that-the-united-states-has-sent-iran-a-15-point-plan-to-end-the-war.md) _Context: Iran, United States, war_ 8. [The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 rises after United States president Donald Trump says that the war in Iran is “very complete”, hinting that it could end soon. Additionally, oil prices have dipped under $100 following his remarks. ](/feed/2026/03/9/the-dow-jones-industrial-average-and-s-p-500-rises-after-united-states-president-donald-trump-says-that-the-war-in-iran.md) _Context: Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war, Iran, United States_ 9. [Israel continues to launch airstrikes on Iran while Iran launches a wave of ballistic missiles at Israel despite the United States claiming a ceasefire had been reached between the warring sides. ](/feed/2025/06/24/israel-continues-to-launch-airstrikes-on-iran-while-iran-launches-a-wave-of-ballistic-missiles-at-israel-despite-the-uni.md) _Context: Iran, United States_