What Happened

The US-Iran war has disrupted key shipping lanes and spiked fuel prices globally. The Strait of Hormuz — through which 20% of the world’s oil passes — remains contested. Asia is ramping up use of coal and other dirty fuels to cover shortfalls, while Pakistan announced free public transport after domestic fuel prices surged.

🔴 The Right

Conservative coverage focused on the economic argument for US energy independence and domestic production. The spike was framed as a consequence of previous administrations’ failures to secure energy sovereignty. Coverage emphasized the strategic necessity of the Iran conflict despite economic pain.