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

NPR News · Jun 16, 2026, 3:29 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The U.S. may be the world's biggest producer of crude oil, but that's not the case for motor oil. The cost of lubricants is soaring, and even a tentative deal to end the war won't solve the problem.

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