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U.S.–Iran Strikes Escalate: What It Means for Your Gas Bill and Savings

  ⚡ BREAKING · MAY 8, 2026 By MoneySavings.ca Editorial Team   |  May 8, 2026  |  5 min read The Strait of Hormuz, photographed from space. Approximately 20% of the world's oil supply passes through this narrow waterway. (Image: NASA / Public Domain) American warships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on May 7, 2026 — and the U.S. military fired back hard, striking Iranian ports at Qeshm and Bandar Abbas. For Canadians, this isn't just a distant war story. It's a pocketbook issue. 20% of global oil transits the Strait of Hormuz every day $94 projected WTI crude price per barrel if closure continues (CEPR, 2026) 5% of normal shipping traffic still moving through the Strait What Happened — and When The crisis didn't begin overnight. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran, targeting nuclear infrastructure and senior military leadership — including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the strik...

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Tragic Plane Crash in South Korea Claims 179 Lives

In a devastating incident, a Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, Thailand, crash-landed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, resulting in the deaths of 179 people. The Boeing 737-800, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, skidded off the runway and burst into flames after colliding with a wall.

The crash occurred shortly after 9 a.m. local time, with initial reports suggesting that a bird strike and adverse weather conditions may have contributed to the accident. The tail section of the plane remained somewhat intact, allowing rescuers to pull two crew members from the wreckage, who are now being treated for injuries.

This tragic event marks the deadliest air accident in South Korea's history and has left the nation in mourning. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash.

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