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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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El Salvador Stands Firm on U.S. Deportation Error

 

El Salvador has refused to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident mistakenly deported by the United States. President Nayib Bukele made the announcement during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, dismissing the idea of sending Garcia back as "preposterous". 

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the Trump administration must facilitate Garcia’s return, acknowledging that his deportation was an administrative error. However, Bukele has insisted that his government will not comply, citing concerns over Garcia’s alleged gang affiliation—an accusation his lawyers strongly deny. 

The case has sparked debate over U.S. immigration policies and international cooperation. While the U.S. government has admitted the mistake, officials argue that they cannot force El Salvador to release Garcia. Meanwhile, human rights advocates continue to push for his return, emphasizing the lack of credible evidence linking him to criminal activity. 

This diplomatic standoff highlights the complexities of immigration enforcement and the challenges of rectifying wrongful deportations. Whether Garcia will be allowed to return to the U.S. remains uncertain as legal and political tensions escalate.

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