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Here's how much the the Iran war cost -- and how its effects will linger

cost of U.S. war against Iran #### Lawmakers question Pete Hegseth about rising cost of U.S

Deadlock over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts

U.S. and Iran to end the war were deadlocked, amid growing international backlash over the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, which has interrupted the world's fuel supply and impacted living costs

As Trump goes to China, what do Americans say about tariffs, Iran and world standing?

war in Iran has been a bad thing for everything from the U.S. cost of living

Republicans want to add $1 billion for Trump's ballroom security to ICE funding plan

U.S. war on Iran continues to drive up the cost of living. [![A gas pump

‘The Kamala Harris problem’: Vance’s 2028 hopes hinge on Trump, Iowa Republicans say

U.S. agriculture goods, while the war in Iran has spiked the cost of diesel, which

Hegseth faces questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began

Iran operation, Democrats grilled Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the ballooning costs of the war, the huge drawdown of critical U.S

'What the hell did he just say?' GOP Iran worries build after Trump speech.

war as pushing costs higher and their midterm chances ever-lower. Trump declared Wednesday night that the U.S. offensive in Iran

Gas prices went up more than 30 cents a gallon last week. How high could they go?

Iran war. The cost for regular gas as of Sunday is an average $4.446 — a week ago it was $4.099, [according to AAA's fuel site](https://gasprices.aaa.com/). U.S

Inflation jumps to its highest level since 2023. Here are 3 things costing a lot more

costing a lot more ![Gasoline prices have jumped about $1.50 a gallon since the U.S. launched its war with Iran

Iran war has cost $25B, Pentagon says. And, SCOTUS strikes blow to Voting Rights Act

war in Iran has nearly doubled jet fuel prices in the U.S., driving up the cost

Short flights are popular. Will they last?

Iran war](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) rattled U.S. aviation. It could now accelerate, as [airlines raise prices](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5785258/jet-fuel-airline-cost-iran-war-oil) and [trim less-profitable flights](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/23/nx-s1-5797307/europe-airlines-jet-fuel-costs) due to jet fuel supply constraints. Domestic

At a veteran-led protest on Capitol Hill, grief and dismay reverberate over Iran war

costs and the benefits to the U.S., 51% of those surveyed said the military action wasn't worth it. [![President Trump is seen speaking about the Iran war

How the airline industry could be impacted if Spirit Airlines is liquidated

cost of fuel, which [has been rising](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5785258/jet-fuel-airline-cost-iran-war-oil) since the start of the U.S. war against Iran

Inflation tops 4% for the first time in 3 years on spike in gasoline prices

costs accounted for more than 60% of the monthly rise in the consumer price index in May. **Joe Raedle/Getty Images North America** Joe Raedle/Getty Images North America Soaring gasoline prices, triggered by the U.S. war

European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes

war in Iran, the United States is facing not only [economic fallout](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/01/nx-s1-5808340/economic-effects-of-the-war-in-iran-ripple-around-the-globe) such as higher gas prices but also mounting geopolitical costs. Fresh disputes between Washington and NATO over the Middle East

Has Trump given up on the midterms?

cost Republicans at the midterm elections. With the U.S naval blockade in full swing - and Iran threatening to stop shipping in the Gulf in retaliation - the president’s latest assertion that the war

Poll: Trump’s economic message isn't breaking through

U.S. should continue its involvement in Iran even if it increases costs, highlighting the trust they maintain in the president. A 42 percent plurality of Trump voters chose this option, compared with 11 percent

Trump to face questions at G7 press conference. And, Tuesday's primary results

cost of living jumped 4.2% from a year ago — the largest annual increase since 2023. This surge is mainly driven by rising energy prices linked to the U.S. war with Iran

Summer electric bills sizzle as the cost of cooling climbs

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

Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar amid war with Iran

U.S. bombed Iran. Now, the average cost per gallon has soared by more than 50 percent to [$4.52](https://gasprices.aaa.com/), according to AAA. Blockades imposed during the Iran war