Iran’s war economy forces citizens to bear the burden as bread prices soar and wages collapse while elites remain protected
Friday, October 9, 2026
Iran’s war economy forces citizens to bear the burden as bread prices soar and wages collapse while elites remain protected
Hormuz closure shattered US oil independence, driving gasoline up over 50% and exposing consumers to global market shocks.
The well-known secret partner in US war decisions: gasoline prices. Pump determines war’s duration.