BBQ lovers beware: Middle East conflict might disrupt your summer plans this year
Source: Latest Political News on Fox News · Bias: Right
Summary
Rising Middle East tensions are pushing up energy prices, driving beef and propane costs higher and making your summer barbecue more expensive this year.
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More Headlines From April 18, 2026
- US Official Says IRGC Attacked Commercial Ships in Hormuz: Axios (Center)
- Iran War negotiations will resume this week — as Witkoff and Kushner head to Pakistan for talks, Trump tells The Post (Right)
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