As we near the holidays, the Grinch isn’t the reason there’s less money in your pocket. Pres. Trump’s Iran war and tariffs are making everything cost more, including traveling to see family and friends. Gas prices are up 34% and airfare is over 22% more costly than last year.
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Prices for gasoline increased 34.2 percent over the year ended September 2026 : The Economics Daily : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics