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Article Market Watch

America is using less oil, and the Iran conflict could further reduce its thirst for hydrocarbons

Market Watch May 5, 2026 · 10:00 am Read Original
Bullish 71.6
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America is using less oil, and the Iran conflict could further reduce its thirst for hydrocarbons

The U.S.’s lessened dependency on crude also shows a decline in consumption of crude derivatives such as gasoline and diesel, even as prices at the pump are a major source of frustration for Americans right now.

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Source Market Watch
Published May 5, 2026 · 10:00 am
Article ID ml76foe
Original URL Open source
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Bullish 71.6
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