A ceasefire in Iran took hold in mid-June, allowing oil to flow through the Strait of Hormuz again and crude prices to fall. However, the war between the United States and Iran has heated up again, pushing oil prices back up. The article argues that while oil prices may fluctuate, gasoline prices at the pump remain high. The factors behind this increase are not only related to crude oil prices but also to speculation on financial markets.
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