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Iran war causes global pain at the pump

A map showing the global change in gasoline prices since Iran war began. The U.S. saw an increase of 49% and Iran's unsubsidized price doubled.

Change in gasoline prices since Iran war began

Data: Axios research. Note: Some countries use a quota system for gasoline. Malaysia's figure reflects the unsubsidized market rate. Chart: Noah Bressner/Axios

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Wall Street thinks the stock market can handle a few hikes

S&amp;P 500 vs. Fed rate-hiking cycles&nbsp;

Date: FactSet; Deutsche Bank; Chart: Axios/Matt Phillips; Note: S&P 500 is presented on a logarithmic scale.

Oil's shrug emoji era

Investors see elevated prices well into next year

Brent crude futures curve&nbsp;

Data: FactSet; Chart: Axios Markets/Matt Phillips; Notes: Dates on the bottom axis indicate  the month of delivery for the contract. 

A diesel export ban could lower prices — then make things worse

AI environmental concerns build as lawmakers grapple with tech panic

Share of U.S. adults who say they are concerned about AI's environmental impact

Data: The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios

Investors are now paying close attention to rates

American households have loaded up on stock&nbsp;

Data: Federal Reserve; Chart: Axios/Matt Phillips 

Trump's postings may still move the needle

Trump's online statements still move the markets

Data: FactSet; Chart: Axios/Matt Phillips

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Record diesel prices squeeze food, transport

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The rising energy cost dilemma

A line chart that tracks average U.S. retail diesel prices per gallon daily from Jan. 1 to Sept. 11, 2026. Prices ranged from a low of $3.4961 on Jan. 12 to a high of $6.0556 on Sept. 11. After a March surge above $5, prices eased in spring, then climbed again.

Average U.S. retail diesel prices

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