# US households could be in for a second wave of Iran war inflation that hits more than just gas

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/us-households-could-be-in-for-a-second-wave-of-iran-war-inflation-that-hits-more-than-just-gas/
- Published: 2026-05-04T09:45:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Photo credit: Davgood Kirshot via Pixabay. Article by Naomi Buchanan. Business Insider &#8211; May 3, 2026. Consumers are in for a rude awakening from what one expert is calling the second wave of inflation caused by the Iran war. The impact of the war on consumers&#8217; wallets has been relatively limited, with inflationary pressures showing up in high gas prices and pricier flights. Market watchers warn that the relative economic calm won&#8217;t last. [&#8230;] Click here to view original web page at www.businessinsider.com Curated by John Wysocki See Full Bio
