How Utahns can manage spiking fossil fuel prices and support clean energy

By: Josh Craft

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 740

Last Updated: 3 months ago


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The fallout of the war in Iran is a reminder that clean energy, energy efficiency, and electric vehicles are not just good for the climate, but also critical for energy security for households and our nation. As it has become difficult to get oil and gas out of the Strait of Hormuz, the global price of these commodities has gone up significantly, with the U.S. average price of gasoline at about $4.03 this week, …

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