Iran war hits home as gasoline prices fuel significant U.S. inflation jump
US faces rising costs with Iran war driving energy prices, inflation higher (aljazeera); Inflation Soared to 3.8% in April, Driven by Gasoline Prices (wsj)
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2 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2025.
H.R.4528 · 119th Congress
Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2025
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What H.R.4528 actually does
This story is about Consumer Prices Rise 3.8% Annually in April. This bill would consumer: Expand FTC tools to seek permanent injunctions and equitable relief.
If passed, it would:
- Make price gouging unlawful under a federal standard • Expand FTC tools to seek permanent injunctions and equitable relief.
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This story is about Consumer Prices Rise 3.8% Annually in April. This bill would consumer: Repeal certain statutory restrictions on the export/import of natural gas (shifting approval structure away from DOE approval requ.
If passed, it would
- Repeal certain statutory restrictions on the export/import of natural gas (shifting approval structure away from DOE • Put the measure up for Senate floor action (it has already passed the House.
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