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Back to EpisodesMiddle East War Threatens Alaska Fuel Crisis
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The war in the Middle East is causing a fuel crisis in rural Alaska, with prices soaring and shortages looming. Gas has already hit record highs, and distributors warn of a potential 50% increase due to the global oil crunch. The conflict is threatening to double energy costs for utilities, and locals are bracing for a potential exodus if heating fuel tops $20 a gallon. Senators are seeking help from Washington, but the situation is dire, with potential annual costs of $6,000 per resident and hundreds of millions in total losses.
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