Iran War Doubles U.S. Jet Fuel Prices, Forcing Airlines to Cut Flights and Raise Fares and Fees
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The Iran war — and widening Houthi missile and drone attacks that threaten Red Sea shipping and the Strait of Hormuz — has pushed Brent and WTI above $100 a barrel and sparked a sharp spike in U.S. jet fuel, prompting airlines to cut flights and pass costs to travelers. Carriers are raising fares and fees (JetBlue added $4–$9 to checked‑bag charges and United says fares climbed about 15–20%), while analysts warn that further disruption to Red Sea routes could deepen an already severe oil‑supply shock.