Oil Prices Soar as Trump Threatens Retaliation Against Iran
Global oil prices surged over 7% on Wednesday after President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate against an Iranian attack, ending a brief calm that had raised hopes for a negotiated resolution.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 710 points, or 1.3%, while the S&P 500 increased 0.6%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq declined 0.8%.
Oil prices account for a significant share of auto gasoline costs, with the average price per gallon currently at $4.09, according to AAA, marking a 37% jump since war broke out in late February.