Business Stories from March 18, 2026 (Change date)
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US drivers see gas prices jump to their highest level since 2023 as the Iran war drags onMar 18, 2026 9:53 am - The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide. And in the U.S., drivers are now facing the highest prices they've seen at the pump in about two and a half years.
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How AIPAC, crypto and a billionaire governor shaped the Illinois primariesMar 18, 2026 9:47 am - The win capped a mixed night for AIPAC and crypto, which spent heavily in Illinois’ primary elections.
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Jet fuel prices and airfares are rising. Travelers are still booking flights, US airlines sayMar 18, 2026 9:01 am - Rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in the Middle East are adding hundreds of millions of dollars in expenses for some major U.S. airlines. But executives from Delta, American and United told investors Tuesday that strong ticket sales are helping offset those higher costs, with all three carriers reporting record bookings this year.
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Strikes hit world’s largest natural gas field in Iran, and Tehran retaliates with more attacksMar 18, 2026 9:00 am - Israel said Wednesday it killed another top Iranian official, the third in two days, while Iran lashed out with attacks on its Persian Gulf neighbors and Israel, using some of its latest missiles to evade air defenses and killing two people near Tel Aviv.
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The imperative to change business strategy is more pressing than ever. Just ask Southwest Airlines.Mar 18, 2026 8:37 am - Willingness to challenge the status quo and question the utility of even the most long-standing policies and practices is required now more than ever.
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Trump’s tariffs are hurting American manufacturers instead of helping themMar 18, 2026 8:27 am - WASHINGTON — Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him on the belief that the Republican would cut taxes and trim regulations, helping his manufactu...
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