How the Iran War Is Driving Gas Prices Higher | Supply Chain & Energy Impact Explained

Gas prices have jumped nearly 9% in just days amid escalating tensions in Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. But is the United States facing fuel shortages — or just higher prices? In this NewsNation interview, Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels explains: -Why the Strait of Hormuz is critical to global energy markets -The real reason gas prices are rising in the U.S. -China’s refined crude export halt and its ripple effects -How tanker insurance, military escorts, and geopolitical risk impact oil markets -Why energy independence and supply chain diversification matter now more than ever -The long-term implications for refining, manufacturing, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and global trade While physical gasoline supply in the U.S. is not currently at risk, global crude flow disruptions are driving price volatility and exposing vulnerabilities in international supply chains. Watch for a clear breakdown of what’s happening — and what could come next. #GasPrices #IranConflict #OilMarkets #EnergySecurity #straitofhormuz ▬ About Exiger ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Exiger transforms supply chain management from a complex challenge into a strategic advantage—driving savings and operational excellence in today’s volatile market. Our single, intuitive 1Exiger platform provides instant visibility into vast supplier ecosystems through a single pane of glass. Leveraging proprietary data and advanced agentic AI, 1Exiger proactively surfaces risks, automates compliance, accelerates procurement, and reveals opportunities to gain efficiencies and reduce costs to strengthen long-term resilience. With a mission to make the world a safe and transparent place to succeed, Exiger empowers 550+ global customers, including 150 Fortune 500 and 60+ government and Defense Industrial Base organizations, with supply chain AI. Exiger is FedRAMP® authorized and the largest provider of supply chain technology to the U.S. Federal Government. Named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supplier Risk Management, twice selected as one of Fast Company’s ‘Brands That Matter,’ and recipient of the Third Party Risk Association’s Innovator Award, Exiger’s technology has been recognized by leading analyst evaluations and 50+ awards. Learn more at Exiger.com and follow Exiger on LinkedIn. ▬ More videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe to @Exiger: https://bit.ly/SubscribeExiger All Exiger videos: https://bit.ly/ExigerYouTube ▬ Exiger on other channels ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Website: https://www.exiger.com/ ► LinkedIn:   / exiger