The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown Gas Prices Skyrocketing
Mar 9, 2026
Alex Plitsas, CNN national security analyst and counterterrorism director, and Kevin Liptak, CNN senior White House reporter. They discuss soaring oil above $100, stations charging over $8 a gallon, and political fallout in Washington. They also cover Middle East conflict developments and military objectives. Short, urgent updates and expert reaction.
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Use Strategic Tools To Soften Fuel Shock
- The White House is considering tools to blunt gas-price pain, including naval escorts and U.S.-backed tanker risk insurance.
- Kevin Liptak said releasing Strategic Petroleum Reserve stock wasn't on the table yet but G7 finance ministers will discuss it.
Fuel Prices Become A Political Pressure Point
- Domestic politics and consumer pain shape war endurance: rising gas prices weaken public support and complicate Republican messaging.
- Mike Quigley said markets hate war and the president's campaign promise on low gas prices is now politically vulnerable.
Israel Declares Leaders Legitimate Targets
- Israel publicly vowed to target Iran's leaders and successors, positioning assassination or targeted strikes as part of its campaign.
- Danny Danon said anyone promoting calls for Israel's elimination is "on the top of the list."