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title: "Iran conflict fuels motor oil cuts and gas surge"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286655333.md"
description: "Nissan will reduce lubricant allocations to 55% of last year's volume due to shortages from the Iran conflict and refining issues. U.S. gas prices have surged to an average of $4.51 per gallon, with Brent crude near $117 per barrel. Economists predict a 6% inflation rate in Q2, significantly higher than prewar forecasts, driven by rising fuel costs."
datetime: "2026-05-17T00:03:18.000Z"
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# Iran conflict fuels motor oil cuts and gas surge

Oil supply shock: Nissan will slash lubricant allocations to 55% of last year’s volume, blaming shortages linked to the Iran conflict and refining bottlenecks. Gas prices surge: U.S. pump prices have risen to $4.51 per gallon on average, with Brent crude trading near $117 per barrel. Inflation outlook worsens: Economists forecast 6% inflation in Q2, more than double prewar expectations, as fuel cost spikes ripple through the economy.

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