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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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Unprecedented Drone Assault: Ukraine Targets Moscow

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow to date. The early morning assault involved over 90 drones targeting the Russian capital, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Residential buildings were damaged, fires erupted, and air travel was severely disrupted as flights were suspended at major Moscow airports.

Russian officials reported that air defenses intercepted a significant number of drones, but not before the attack claimed at least one life and injured several others. The assault comes at a critical time, as Ukrainian and U.S. delegations prepare for pivotal peace talks in Saudi Arabia.

This unprecedented strike underscores the intensifying nature of the conflict, with both sides employing advanced technologies in their military strategies. The attack has drawn international attention, raising questions about the potential for escalation and the prospects for a peaceful resolution.

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