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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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Gaza Strip Airstrikes: A Tragic Toll

 

On Thursday, Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people across the Gaza Strip. The strikes targeted Hamas security officers and an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone. Among the casualties were three children and two senior Hamas police officers. 

The strikes have exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of displaced people are seeking shelter. The ongoing conflict has led to widespread destruction and significant loss of life, with over 45,000 Palestinians killed since the war began. The international community continues to call for a ceasefire and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

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