How the Iran war could hit gas prices, airfare and everyday costs
The Washington Post • 3/9/2026 – 3/12/2026
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-03-09
- 2026-03-10
- 2026-03-11
- 2026-03-12How the Iran war could hit gas prices, airfare and everyday costs (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 8 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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