The Sindex: Gas Prices Rose 29% in 2 Months After Trump Went to War With Iran
Gas prices rose 29% in two months after President Donald Trump went to war with Iran, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest data from April 2026. The war has caused a price hike at the pump and elsewhere in the economy, with airfares also increasing by 5.6%. The price increases have had a significant impact on the overall economy, with overall inflation rising 4.2% since Trump took office.
- ▪The war with Iran started in February, causing gas prices to rise 29% in the following two months.
- ▪Airfares have increased by 5.6% since the war began, while some items like sugar and sweets have seen price decreases.
- ▪The Bureau of Labor Statistics' data shows that overall inflation has risen 4.2% since Trump took office.
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The Sindex The Sindex: Gas Prices Rose 29% in 2 Months After Trump Went to War With Iran The Reason Sindex tracks the price of vice: smoking, drinking, snacking, traveling, and more. Jason Russell | From the August/September 2026 issue Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/06/thesindex-copy-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="An illustration showing several common items, such as a gas can, a steak, and a television" alt="An illustration showing several common items, such as a gas can, a steak, and a television | Photos: iStock" /> (Photos: iStock) In…
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