Tribal Gas Stations Offer Relief From High Prices During Iran War

Tribal gas stations on Native American reservations have become unexpected havens for drivers seeking relief from soaring fuel prices driven by the Iran war, offering gas at 50 cents to a dollar less per gallon than surrounding stations. The price advantage stems from tribal sovereignty that exempts reservation fuel sales from state and federal taxes. The trend highlights both the severity of the energy cost crisis and the unique economic role that tribal enterprises play in communities far from Washington's policy debates.