US air strikes on Iran push oil and gas prices higher

Nearly three weeks into the conflict with Iran, U.S. gas prices have surged due to strikes on oil and energy sites, intensifying pressure on consumers. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported on military operations, honoring six service members who died in a refueling plane crash in Iraq, and noted the U.S. military's extensive targeting of Iranian infrastructure. Amidst rising attacks on oil sites, including Israeli strikes on Iran's gas field and threats from President Trump against Iran's oil hub, oil prices have climbed, raising concerns about regional energy security. Officials have outlined minimal details on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, leaving questions about future energy relief.