Hormuz Under Siege: How Iran's Capture of a US Drone and $100 Oil Threaten Your Wallet

Oil prices surged 3% on Wednesday, with Brent crude racing toward $100 per barrel — a level not seen since July — as Iran and its proxies launched coordinated attacks across the Middle East. For drivers, manufacturers, and grocery shoppers worldwide, this isn't abstract geopolitics: it's the price you'll pay at the pump, the grocery store, and your next electricity bill. The Strait of Hormuz, which handles roughly 20% of the world's oil, is...