Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Read the full report here: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/another-oil-crisis-is-here-how-will-american-drivers-respond/

Gas prices have surged past $4 a gallon following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, with experts warning costs could climb even higher as global oil supplies remain strained.

In this video, Brookings senior fellow Adie Tomer breaks down who's feeling the pain most and what this crisis could mean for the 2026 midterms and the future of American transportation.

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