
America Is an Oil Exporter. Why Does a Mideast War Raise U.S. Gas Prices?
- The New York Times
Oil, no matter where it comes from, is priced largely on global supply and demand. Prices can change quickly when supply is cut off by wars or weather, or if demand rises or falls. Station owners have a little wiggle room to set the price they charge, usually just a few cents per gallon.












