Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, gas prices, grocery bills and mortgage rates have all climbed

The US-Israel war against Iran has sent shockwaves through global markets, leaving many Americans grappling with a growing financial squeeze on everyday living costs.

Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran – prompting retaliatory attacks on US allies in the region and Iran’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage – costs have surged across the US. Gas prices, in particular, have spiked sharply, with the national average rising by roughly 30% over the past month. Grocery bills, mortgage rates and fertilizer costs have also climbed.

Now, many Americans are being forced to reassess their finances and cut back drastically on basic necessities such as food, clothing and electricity.

  • Olhonestjim@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    The only action of yours we can see is your attempt to discourage others who are in fact doing something. Put up or shut up.

    • ORbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      1 day ago

      How are you reading discouragement here? I am literally telling people what needs to be done to make change.

      Get over it, lib. You’re the one not providing solutions.

      • Soulg@ani.social
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        12 hours ago

        When you result to mindless “name” calling (not that calling someone a liberal is such but you clearly think it is) you’re only proving that you have fucking nothing and are probably doing just as little