Business Oil Prices Surge: “Tax” on Consumers & Economic Slowdown Fears by Marcus Liu - Business Editor March 15, 2026 by Marcus Liu - Business Editor March 15, 2026 Oil Price Surge Threatens Consumer Spending and Fuels Inflation Concerns Experts warn that Americans are likely to feel the impact of an “oil tax” stemming from escalating tensions in the … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail