US EditionWar with Iran Means Higher Gas Prices. How Is that Affecting Your Small Business?
U.S. crude oil prices rose 6.5% after Iran strikes, increasing gasoline costs by about 10 cents per gallon and adding financial pressure on small businesses, experts say.
- After this weekend's strikes on Iran, U.S. crude oil prices rose by 6.5%, GasBuddy analysts told NBC News that consumers could see gas prices rise as soon as Monday night.
- Experts note price trajectories hinge on how long unrest in Iran continues, as analysts warn there is considerable uncertainty about the outlook and gas, air travel and household goods prices.
- GasBuddy analysts estimate the crude jump could add roughly 10 cents per gallon, while rising oil tied to the Middle East conflict could strain U.S. small businesses facing inflation and tariffs.
- Bankrate analysts urge investors not to make abrupt portfolio moves, especially in 401K accounts, and recommend maintaining long-term allocations instead of rushing into defense stocks based on recent news.
- A Federal Reserve study found rising costs were last year's top financial challenge, and small businesses employ nearly half of U.S. employment, raising stakes of higher fuel costs.
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