Oil and gas prices spiked globally amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Americans aren't immune, having to shell out significantly more at the pump.
Since Saturday morning, the U.S. and Israel have executed multiple waves of military strikes against Iran. The Shiite nation has, in turn, launched a series of attacks on American installations, personnel, and allies in the region.
Violence has spread to Bahrain, Cyprus, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Fighting is also heating up in southern Lebanon, where Israel has endeavored to seize more "strategic positions."
Related attacks and threats of attacks have slowed and in some cases halted regional energy production and transportation, choking global supply.
