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War with Iran sends gas prices to biggest overnight jump since May
By CBS affiliate at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
Renewed tensions from the war with Iran are already hitting drivers at the pump, with gas prices seeing their biggest overnight jump since May.President Trump says the ceasefire is over, causing major delays for oil tankers and slowing traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for gl...
Key takeaway "A 5 cent overnight jump is something to watch, but because crude oil remains in the $70 a barrel range, that is a bit of comforting news because we haven't seen crude oil spike into the 80s or 90s, or even over $100," Diaz said.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
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