Americans will feel this war at the pump - Paul Krugman explains why oil prices are rising

20% of the world's oil supply flows through the narrow strait of Hormuz, and Iran is calling President Trump's bluff by closing it. As oil prices rise, Americans can expect to pay more for gas and less on other goods. Economist Paul Krugman breaks down the big picture.

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