Since the war in Iran began, President Trump has insisted that rising energy prices would be temporary. But strikes on natural gas facilities in the Persian Gulf last week have made the prospect of a quick recovery seem less and less likely.
Patricia Cohen, the global economics correspondent for The New York Times, explains why the impacts may be felt for years.
Guest: Patricia Cohen, the global economics correspondent for The New York Times.
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