How will the war on Iran impact the US economy?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Meg DuffMarch 12, 2026 at 08:50 PM

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Following US-Israel strikes on Iran in March 2026, rising oil prices are impacting the US economy. Despite President Trump's claims of a swift victory, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, disrupting oil supplies and causing prices to spike above $100 per barrel. Experts say the economic impact on US consumers depends on the war's duration and how quickly shipping resumes in the Gulf. A prolonged conflict could lead to higher and more volatile prices, potentially triggering stagflation or a recession. The International Energy Agency reports this war is creating the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market. Historically, high oil prices relative to GDP have triggered recessions.

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Energy Policy Institute 35% University of Chicago 35% Rachel Ziemba 40% Center for a New American Security 40% Sam Ori 40% International Energy Agency 50% Israel 50% Iraq ×260% Donald Trump ×370% United States ×780% Strait of Hormuz ×285% Iran ×490%

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oil prices 90% war on iran 80% strait of hormuz 70% stagflation 60% energy crisis 50% middle east conflict 50%

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Iran

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