Six charts show how the Iran war is affecting Americans

The Iran war, now in its seventh month, has raised costs for American consumers through higher food, gas, and airfare prices while also eroding confidence in the U.S. economy. The conflict, which began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, has shifted to a prolonged confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil and fertilizer shipments. This has driven up prices for gasoline, jet fuel, and crop inputs, with global oil hitting $100 a barrel in July. The economic strain has hurt President Trump's approval rating and pushed the consumer sentiment index down 7.6% in August. The White House announced new sanctions on Aug. 25 but has not ruled out further military action.