GENERAL16 Sept 2026
Iran conflict cost US more than $38 billion: Congressional Budget Office
The US war against Iran has cost its defence department over $38 billion up to August 1, and may keep costing $3 billion a month. The Congressional Budget Office says this will push inflation about 0.5 percentage points higher into early 2027, as oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz fall. If you import or move goods, plan for higher fuel and freight costs.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The US war against Iran cost the Department of Defence more than $38 billion through August 1, and may keep costing up to $3 billion a month.
- The Congressional Budget Office expects the war to make inflation roughly 0.5 percentage points higher than earlier estimated, lasting into the first quarter of 2027.
- That is driven largely by fewer oil and natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and shipping disruptions through the Red Sea.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business relies on fuel, freight or imported goods, review your costing and pricing now, and keep some cash cushion ready in case shipments get costlier and slower.
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