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With Iran deal, Trump told ships to 'start your engines.' That's not happening yet

war against Iran at the end of February, 140 ships passed through the Strait each day, according to both industry analysts and U.S. officials. The attacks against Iran led its leaders to close the Strait

Spirit Airlines ceases operations after escalating financial struggles

war in Iran](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/29/g-s1-119333/the-iran-war-now-has-a-price-tag-25-billion-but-still-no-end-date), which sent the [price of jet fuel soaring](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5785258/jet-fuel-airline-cost-iran-war-oil). But its problems ran deeper than that. The No. 9 U.S. airline (based [on seats](https://www.oag.com/blog/biggest-airlines-in-the-us))

Your next flight could be more expensive as jet fuel costs soar

costs soar ![A worker fuels a Delta Airlines plane at Salt Lake City International Airport on April 09, 2026. As fuel prices continue to rise amid the war in Iran, airlines around the world

Canadians are folding on Vegas. Democrats see a royal flush.

U.S. voters say Trump’s policies have increased the cost of living in their own community. And a surge in energy prices driven by the war in Iran

The Iran war now has a price tag ($25 billion), but still no end date

cost estimate on the war. The Iran war dominated the hearing, which was scheduled to discuss the Pentagon's budget for next year. The Trump administration is asking for around $1.5 trillion, a massive increase

Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks

costs. --- ## U.S. sanctions China-based oil refinery and firms and tankers accused of shipping Iran's oil The U.S. Treasury Department said Friday it was imposing sanctions on an independent oil refinery in China, Hengli

Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates

U.S. launched its war with Iran. Rising fuel prices are a big driver of overall inflation.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5325x5325+1332+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F26%2Ffc%2F7953fbab486590d7f7ea8ebf9c06%2Fgettyimages-2273131703.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5818279/inflation-cpi-gas-prices-housing-fuel-iran-war) ### [Economy](https://www.npr.org/sections/economy/) ### [Inflation jumps to its highest level since 2023. Here are 3 things

US talks between Lebanon and Israel end – as it happened

war with Iran has been worth it.** [A poll conducted by Ipsos](https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/many-americans-skeptical-us-military-action-iran-has-been-worth-it) after the ceasefire came into effect found that, when weighing both the costs and the benefits of the conflict

Even as anxieties grow under Trump, these swing voters aren't ready to back Democrats

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UK and US voters are highly cynical. They express it differently.

U.S., they have one alternative, or the option to not show up,” Wride said. Poll after poll shows early signs of Trump’s 2024 coalition fracturing, on issues including the cost of living

3 things to know about the new Fed chief's first meeting

U.S. war with Iran, which snarled tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz — a vital energy shipping corridor. [![A customer shops for produce in an H-E-B grocery store on May 11 in Austin

Trump keeps extending the Iran war. Republicans are losing patience.

U.S. casualties, gas prices and fertilizer costs, these Republicans indicated the political risk of the ongoing war is heightening as the midterms draw near. “By the first of September … it needs to be resolved,” said

War in Iran costs $29 billion so far. And, students are finally improving in math

cost of repairs to U.S. facilities that have been hit by Iran.** Mark Cancian, a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, informed NPR's Claudia Grisales that these repairs could

Republicans' youth voter problem

war with Iran: Seventy-seven percent of young Americans say the U.S. made the wrong decision in striking Iran, and 75 percent say they disapprove or strongly disapprove of Trump’s handling of the military

Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion

war on Iran alongside the U.S. The U.S. Golden Dome is envisioned to include ground- and space-based capabilities able to detect, intercept and stop missiles at all major stages of a potential attack. Congress

How rising jet fuel prices are driving up the cost of fighting wildfires

war in Iran began in late February. Ultimately, taxpayers will be the ones to shell out tens of millions of dollars more to fight summer wildfires this year. Willis Curdy, a retired firefighting-aircraft pilot

Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? The best options for saving gas

war with Iran started, according to the analytics company Arity, which tracks driving habits. What can you do to cut costs? We asked the experts for ideas. ### **Drive smoothly. Pay less** The key to getting

Walmart plans price cuts using tariff refunds as shoppers get skittish

war with Iran has snarled tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for shipments of both fuel and [fertilizer needed to grow food](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/25/nx-s1-5795674/farmers-tariffs-iran-trump-mississippi). U.S. inflation already jumped

Iranians are leaving the country just to access the internet

Iran]," an Iranian woman vacationing for a long weekend in Turkey with her children told NPR. Milani calls the internet blackout a war crime because it leaves tens of millions of Iranians unable to avoid

Prices are up, but Mother's Day still means brunch

cost of groceries. Mother's Day is by far the busiest day of the year for U.S. restaurants overall. It's also one of the biggest days for florists, right after Valentine