Americans face calls to cut their energy usage as Iran war drags on. Good luck with that.

TL;DR

Economists are advising Americans to reduce oil consumption to mitigate soaring energy prices caused by the Iran war.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) recommends measures like working from home, driving slower, and carpooling.
The blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, critical for global oil transport, is a major contributor to the crisis.
Changing consumer habits is difficult in the U.S. due to a lack of widespread public transportation and the higher cost of electric vehicles.
Experts suggest that even small changes in driving habits, like reducing speed, can improve fuel efficiency.
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has been tapped, but experts state it's not enough to lower prices to pre-war levels.
Oil demand is inelastic in the short run, meaning people can't easily stop using it due to few immediate substitutes.

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