The widening war in Iran is now in its third week, and American consumers are already feeling the effects of the rising cost of gasoline, with the price of food and other essentia

The war with Iran has entered its second week, and gas prices are continuing to spike across Southern California.

Atlanta gas prices have surged 75 cents in one month, largely driven by military tensions in Iran. Rideshare drivers now spend up to 50% of their earnings on fuel, significantly threatening their take-home pay. Increased operational costs are forcing gig workers to extend their shifts to 72 hours per week to remain profitable.

Oil prices blew past the $100-a-barrel mark on Monday, before falling back to around $90 after Trump suggested the war with Iran could soon end.

Which leading economies will pay the biggest price for the Iran war? Swamp Notes is hosted by Marc Filippino and produced by Henry Larson. This week’s show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz and the FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.

It’s a reprieve, for now at least, after oil prices spiked from roughly $70 before the United States and Israel began their attacks on Iran. In response, Iran has nearly halted