These are all early indications of the Iran war’s impact on the U.S. economy. Ask The Post AIDive deeperA three-month interruption of normal maritime commerce would drive oil prices to $170 per barrel, said Bloomberg Economics. First to feel the loss of Gulf oil shipments was Asia, where governments have ordered rationing and conservation measures. Getting a precise handle on the war’s economic impact is difficult, given uncertainty over its duration. But the U.S. and Iran have both threatened to broaden their attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf, which could aggravate the market impact.

Source: Washington Post April 04, 2026 17:31 UTC