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Tue, 10 Mar 2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 How worried are Americans about rising petrol prices?

The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.

* Petrol prices surge worldwide due to conflict in Iran and reduced oil exports.
* Financial markets affected, with prices at the pump rising sharply.
* Americans feel the pinch as they face higher petrol costs.
* Clashes between anti-Islam protesters and counter-protesters occur outside a mayoral residence.
* Voters in US state prepare for primary elections amid Middle East tensions.
* Former President denies knowledge of Epstein's crimes after photo emerges.
* Emergency crews conduct high-stakes rescue after hot air balloon strikes cell phone tower.
* FBI investigates possible terrorism link to shooting incident.
* Thousands gather to pay respects to late civil rights activist at memorial service.
* Clinton family testifies before congressional panel investigating Epstein's crimes.
* Trump jokes about inviting women's soccer team to State of the Union address.
* Sanitation worker saves man who fell into sewer grate in dashcam footage.
* Winter storm brings blizzard warnings and power outages to millions.
* US President's State of the Union speech sparks controversy over policies and guests.