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White House won't extend U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement

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Rivian CEO frets about supply chain amid critical R2 launch

Oil transit is rebounding — but fresh hurdles arrive

Don't expect pre-war gas or airfare prices any time soon

A set of line charts showing the change in the price of Brent crude oil  after select events. It shows the change daily, from one day before the event to 100 days after. The Iran War, started on Feb. 28, 2026, spiked Brent crude prices to up to 94% higher than the pre-war baseline. This is higher than any event shown except for Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990 (+108%). 

Change in the price of Brent crude oil in the 100 days following select events

Data: U.S. Energy Information Administration; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals

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Volkswagen is expected to cut 100,000 jobs in landmark downsizing

Charging concerns overtake costs in Uber's electric car push

Best and worst times to drive for July Fourth

A table lists best and worst driving times for the nine-day July 4 holiday period, from June 27 to July 5. Worst traffic usually falls from noon to evening, longest on July 1 at noon-9 p.m. Best travel is generally before late morning or noon, except July 4 after 3 p.m.

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Polestar blocked from selling cars in U.S. over national security concerns

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Volkswagen selling Everllence stake for $8.4 billion

Slate Auto's low-cost EV bet is about to be tested

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