The US-Iran war now has a $25B price tag -- and it's not just the military paying

Gas prices have surged to a national average of $4.30 per gallon -- the highest since the start of the war with Iran -- driving up costs for consumers and businesses, and prompting the Federal Reserve to hold off on lowering interest rates due to economic uncertainty. President Trump insists the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will continue until Iran abandons its nuclear ambitions, while military leaders defend the war’s progress amid criticism from lawmakers. The conflict has cost the Pentagon $25 billion so far, with Iran losing up to $250 million a day in oil revenue. Rising jet fuel prices are also leading to increased airfares and reduced airline flights in the U.S.