The war with Iran is making oil changes pricier. And a deal won't solve it

Motor oil prices are skyrocketing due to tensions with Iran, impacting everyday car maintenance costs. Despite the U.S. leading in crude oil production, its reliance on imports for lubricants has been severely disrupted. Even if a peace agreement is reached, the damage to supply chains and pricing structures may linger, highlighting the broader economic impacts of geopolitical conflicts on everyday goods. This situation underscores the vulnerability of global supply chains to political instability.