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New Data Shows ND and MN Households Spent Hundreds More on Gas Since Start of Iran War
North Dakota households have paid $555 more each since the war began, while national gas costs rose $56.4 billion, committee data shows.
- On Monday, the Senate Joint Economic Committee released data showing Americans paid $56.4 billion more for gas since the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran began on Feb. 28.
- Instability along the Strait of Hormuz is pushing crude oil prices toward $80 per barrel, contributing to rising pump prices that reached $3.94 per gallon nationally on Thursday, July 16.
- North Dakotans spent $172.9 million more on gas, averaging $555 per household, while Minnesotans paid $867 million more at $403 per household during the same period.
- Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn criticized President Donald Trump's energy policies, while Republican Senator Kevin Cramer defended the administration, citing record domestic production levels.
- Senator John Hoeven stated the U.S. must hold Iran accountable, adding that North Dakota's Crack the Code 2.0 initiative aims to strengthen domestic energy and support price stability.
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Leaning Left0Leaning Right5Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Right
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- 56% of the sources lean Right
56% Right
C 44%
R 56%
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