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increasingly stuck in a grey zone of neither peace nor war. A resumption of hostilities remains possible, but the war is unpopular among Americans and could weigh heavily on Republicans ahead of crucial midterm elections
gas and grocery prices rise, she needs help, too](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/07/nx-s1-5813500/gasoline-grocery-prices-increase-people-struggling) In the process, Lempert said, discounters have invested in improving their food and beverage offerings, shaking off any lackluster reputations they may have
price of electricity, as gas-fired power stations are often the bit of energy that helps supply meet demand. Plans to weaken that link are in the bill, along with measures to speed
gas passes. The meeting comes against a backdrop of mounting tensions between Tehran and Washington over the strategic waterway. Iran moved to restrict shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after the war began, while
increase. ## **In other news …**  Isa Briones of The Pitt has told fans ‘Broadway is not a circus’. Photograph: Tricia Baron/Shutterstock - **The Pitt star Isa Briones has issued a strong message
gas (LNG) it needs to meet its energy needs. Demand is especially high during the summer when cooling is required. Much of these imports come from the Middle East. Dhaka has already taken measures
price rises that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Households across the world are [spiralling into debt](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/30/rising-costs-forcing-3m-uk-households-skip-meals-which-report), farmers [cannot afford fertiliser](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/23/fertiliser-short-supply-australia-farmers-bread-prices-strait-of-hormuz) and governments are remembering that a dependency
gas markets, much like we have with Venezuela, which is working out brilliantly for both Venezuela and the United States of America.” He later told Fox News that he would rather avoid hitting Iranian bridges
increase even sharper than the spikes seen in gasoline and diesel. In response, airlines around the world are [cutting routes](https://www.aviacionline.com/english/commercial-aviation/europe/norse-atlantic-reports-record-trask-but-cuts-california-flights_a69df8301f677f0d145b49100), raising [fares](https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/airline-flight-cost-jet-fuel-impact-6ade2e32), adding [fuel surcharges](https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/news/2026/westjet-group-update-on-fuel-pricing-and-response)
gas pass in peacetime. The announcement comes two days after reports surfaced that Iran was planning to provide insurance to ships crossing [the Strait of Hormuz](/economy/2026/4/9/what-is-irans-strait-of-hormuz-protocol-and-will-other-nations-accept-it). According to a report by Iran’s semi
increased eightfold,” said 31-year-old co-owner Elianis Aguero. “Right now, no business is profitable if you depend on fuel.” This year, both Pincharte and Oishi plan to pivot to renewable energy, investing
prices and disrupting supply chains. In peacetime, one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are shipped through the narrow passage, which links Gulf oil producers to the open ocean
increasingly fragile ceasefire announced last month. In recent days there have been the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the contested strait of Hormuz since the informal truce began. The rise in violence
increased attention on two nonpartisan Georgia Supreme Court seats on the ballot that Democrats seek to flip. Like every other state that has held a primary election in 2026, a surge in turnout has been
increased last financial year. About 80% of the coalmines pumped more into the atmosphere than their government-imposed limit. The overall rise is relatively small – about 0.5%. But it happened as the Albanese government
increased the flow of information among the many agencies that had gathered more than they shared before 2001. In the prevention of another terror attack on the scale of 9/11, DHS has known some degree
increase the pressure on Iran by these statements by threatening military action and by continuing the blockade.” ## What is Iran saying? Esmaeil Baghaei, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, said Washington’s statements “about the agreement
gas producers in the Gulf to the open seas – are being felt across the world, stoking fears of a global recession. About 2,000 ships remain stranded in the Gulf, waiting to be allowed through