Jeff D. Colgan, a professor at Brown University, discusses the economic implications of the U.S. military strategy in Iran, revealing that the conflict has raised fuel costs for American consumers by over $20 billion since February 28, 2025. This translates to more than $150 per household. Colgan's Iran War Energy Cost Tracker Project aims to make voters aware of the financial burden stemming from the war. He notes that while Americans are feeling the pinch, consumers in Asia are experiencing even steeper price increases. Colgan also connects U.S. military actions under former President Donald Trump against oil-producing nations, suggesting a pattern of 'petro-imperialism' where the U.S. seeks to control oil resources. He argues that this aggressive approach benefits oil-producing countries outside the conflict, such as Russia and Canada, while complicating the situation for major U.S. oil companies with investments in the Persian Gulf. Colgan concludes by emphasizing the growing importance of renewable energy as a stable alternative amid geopolitical tensions.