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Gas hits $4.55 a gallon as Iran war pressures consumers
The national average is up more than 50% since the war began, while companies are also dealing with higher aluminum costs tied to Middle East disruptions
Japan casts FOIP as bridge to Middle East as security risks grow
In a 10-year assessment of the Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision, Japan’s ambassador to Qatar points to maritime security, supply chains and development as priorities
UK prices could stay higher for eight months after Iran war, minister says
Darren Jones said ministers are planning for supply-chain disruption, though price pressure is seen as more likely than empty supermarket shelves
Illegal Colombian gold reached U.S. Mint, Times reports
A Times investigation traced gold from an illegal mine in Colombia to the Mint’s West Point facilities, raising questions about safeguards in a market strained by soaring prices