Speculation for and/or Consequences to the US and Elsewhere for Engaging in the Bombing of Iran and Other Targets

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@Atamasama

One consequence I haven’t seen mentioned is a rise in gas prices. Heading into Spring. Will it still be high for Summer? Because that’s key vacation/travel time, and folks will not be happy. And I’m pretty sure that OPEC will keep those prices up a while because it’s a great excuse for it.

Current (started 02MAR2026) thread:

What happens politically if gas prices go through the roof?

I mean, Trump ran on keeping prices in general low, and I think MAGA is particularly sensitive to gas prices. Will gas at 5 bucks a gallon, or even higher, cause many of even them to abandon support for him? Is there any price at which they’ll come around to “I didn’t vote for THIS”?