Level 4 - Unconstitutional Economic Impact
Week of 2026-03-23
Gas prices surge 38% in seven weeks ($2.87 to $3.96 national average) following Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure — Brent crude hits $112/barrel before settling near $99 as Trump scrambles for peace deal resembling the JCPOA he abandoned in 2018
Overview
Category
Economic Impact
Subcategory
Energy Crisis
Constitutional Provision
N/A — Economic consequence of unauthorized military action
Democratic Norm Violated
Government stewardship of economic stability
Affected Groups
American consumersTransportation industryAgriculture/food supplyLow-income households