Fuel prices in the United States have climbed to their highest level in years, with motorists paying up to $6 a gallon. The surge is driven by geopolitical tensions between Washington and Tehran, not normal market forces.

As the Trump administration hits a legal deadline to justify US involvement in the Iran war, lawmakers are challenging the White House's ceasefire claim.

Meanwhile, Iran has projected defiance and tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, keeping global oil prices high.