# Iran war significantly raises living costs ahead of midterm elections

https://mins.news/en/item/98591

- CNN, 2026-10-13 19:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/13/economy/iran-war-oil-gas-prices-inflation?Date=20261013&Profile=CNN

> From $4 gas and 7% mortgage rates to rising airfares, the Iran war is substantially increasing costs for consumers already weary of inflation ahead of the midterm elections.

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