Framing Analysis
Supported reports confirm the U.S. national average gasoline price hit $4.003 per gallon on Monday, with diesel at $5.11, following a February 28 start to conflict with Iran and a June interim deal. A Gallup poll from last month found two-thirds of Americans reporting fuel-cost hardship. Disputed and unverified claims involve Brent crude movements, specific military actions, and prior price levels.