Gas prices are seen at an Exxon Gas Station in Falls Church, Virginia, August 24, 2026. The US and Iran are approaching the six-month mark since military operations began on February 28, 2026, with the two nations remaining entrenched in a strategic stalemate. The conflict's most significant impact on the US economy is the rise in energy costs, which is contributing to higher inflation. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)