Spokane Residents Feel Pinch at Pump Amid Iran-US Ceasefire

Gas expert weighs in on cost factors as ceasefire holds

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:52am

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A vibrant abstract composition using bold geometric shapes and primary colors to conceptually represent the impact of rising gas prices on a local community.The economic ripple effects of global tensions continue to be felt at the local gas pump.Spokane Today

Despite a two-week ceasefire in the war between Iran and the United States, many residents in Spokane, Washington are still feeling the impact of rising gas prices. Local resident Arlene Reid says she has to carefully budget her gas purchases, putting in only what she can afford until her next paycheck.

Why it matters

The ongoing tensions between Iran and the US have had a significant impact on global oil supplies and prices, which in turn affects consumers at the local level. Even a temporary ceasefire has not immediately resolved the economic ripple effects felt by Spokane residents and others across the country.

The details

The ceasefire between Iran and the US, which began two weeks ago, appears to be holding as of Sunday. However, the impact of the conflict on global oil markets has continued to drive up gas prices for consumers in Spokane and elsewhere. Local resident Arlene Reid says she has had to carefully manage her gas purchases, putting in only what she can afford until her next paycheck.

  • The two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US began two weeks ago.
  • As of Sunday, the ceasefire appears to be holding.

The players

Arlene Reid

A Spokane resident who is feeling the impact of rising gas prices.

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What they’re saying

“I put what I can in and wait until I get paid again”

— Arlene Reid, Spokane resident

The takeaway

The ongoing tensions between Iran and the US continue to have far-reaching economic consequences, with Spokane residents like Arlene Reid feeling the pinch at the pump even as a temporary ceasefire holds. This highlights the complex and interconnected nature of global energy markets and the challenges consumers face in managing rising costs.