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U.S.–Iran Strikes Escalate: What It Means for Your Gas Bill and Savings

  ⚡ BREAKING · MAY 8, 2026 By MoneySavings.ca Editorial Team   |  May 8, 2026  |  5 min read The Strait of Hormuz, photographed from space. Approximately 20% of the world's oil supply passes through this narrow waterway. (Image: NASA / Public Domain) American warships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on May 7, 2026 — and the U.S. military fired back hard, striking Iranian ports at Qeshm and Bandar Abbas. For Canadians, this isn't just a distant war story. It's a pocketbook issue. 20% of global oil transits the Strait of Hormuz every day $94 projected WTI crude price per barrel if closure continues (CEPR, 2026) 5% of normal shipping traffic still moving through the Strait What Happened — and When The crisis didn't begin overnight. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran, targeting nuclear infrastructure and senior military leadership — including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the strik...

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Jennifer Lopez Joins Harris Rally in Vegas, Trump Courts Latino Voters in Nevada

 


As the U.S. presidential election approaches, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final appeals to voters in Nevada. Jennifer Lopez, the pop icon, will join Harris at a rally in Las Vegas, where she will speak on the importance of voting and endorse Harris's campaign. The rally will also feature a performance by the Mexican rock band ManĂ¡.

Meanwhile, Trump is focusing on courting Latino voters in Nevada, a crucial battleground state where Hispanics make up about 30% of the population. Trump will hold a rally in Henderson, Nevada, aiming to gain support from the diverse Latino community. Despite recent controversies, including offensive remarks made by a comedian at a Trump rally, the former president continues to emphasize his stance on immigration and appeal to religious voters.

With early voting numbers reaching unprecedented levels, both candidates are working tirelessly to secure votes in the final days leading up to the election. The outcome in Nevada could play a decisive role in determining the next president of the United States.


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