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Claim: Gas prices are up because of Israel's war with Iran
CONTEXTTHE ANSWER
Any big war moves oil: US gas hit a record $5.02 in June 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine. About 20% of the world's oil passes the Strait of Hormuz, so prices jump when Iran threatens it.
SOURCE
AAA, June 2022 record; US EIA, Strait of Hormuz chokepoint data
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