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Strait of Hormuz disruption threatens to shake global economy

March 15, 2026 / 7:00 PM EDT / CBS News

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Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could raise consumer prices across the board

March 15, 2026 / 7:00 PM EDT / CBS News

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Gas prices edge higher with Brent crude remaining above $100 per barrel

Gasoline prices inched higher on Monday with Brent crude remaining above $100 per barrel, as the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for the global energy supply, remains paralyzed amid the Iran war.

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Iran war is making it harder for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates

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Iran war is making it harder for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates

March 16, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / CBS News

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