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      via Fortune
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In The News·Apr 29, 2026

UChicago climate and sustainable growth expert explains spike in gas prices

via CBS News

Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth and EPIC Executive Director Sam Ori speaks with CBS News on gas prices amidst the Iran conflict.

A recent survey suggests that the spike at the pump has cost the average American $150 so far, and there’s no end in sight.

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About
- - - About EPIC
      Producing data-driven research that advances society’s understanding of the global energy challenge.
Research
- - - Themes & Topics
    - Energy Markets
      EPIC research is uncovering the policies, prices and information needed to help energy markets work efficiently.
    - Climate Change
      EPIC research is helping to assess climate change impacts, quantify its costs, and identify policies to reduce emissions and adapt to a changing world.
    - Environment
      EPIC research is quantifying the social costs of energy choices and uncovering policies that help protect health while facilitating growth.
  - - Initiatives, Programs & Labs
    - Clean Air Program
    - —AQLI
    - —EPIC Air Quality Fund
    - —Emissions Market Accelerator
    - Climate Disclosure Explorer
    - Climate Impact Lab
    - EPIC-India
    - EPIC-China
    - Energy & Environment Lab
Scholars
Policy Impacts
- - - India Legislators Program
      EPIC hosts delegations of lawmakers from around the world for knowledge exchange visits to enhance evidence-driven policy making and seed future collaboration.
  - - U.S. Energy & Climate Roadmap
      The U.S. Energy & Climate Roadmap aims to inform climate and energy policy through a compilation of evidence-based proposals from EPIC scholars.
    - View All Impact Takeaways
Insights
- - - Opinions & Analysis
    - Why can’t US set our own gas prices? It’s complicated.
      via USA Today
    - View All
  - - Videos & Podcasts
    - The Air We Share
      From The Gambia to India, a new film produced for EPIC by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions highlights how data and evidence inform better decisions on air quality.
    - View All
  - - Research Highlights
    - Valuing Disaster Prevention: Desert Locust Monitoring and Control
    - View All
News
- - - In the News
    - Strait of Hormuz Closure Continues to Disrupt Oil, Fertilizer Prices Around the Globe
      via WTTW
    - The CEO of Maersk, which ships 14% of everything you buy, said the Iran war is adding $500 million in monthly costs it’s trying not to pass down
      via Fortune
    - Regions with Worst Air Pollution Receive Least Amount of Philanthropic Support
      via Health Policy Watch
Events
- - - Upcoming Event
    - No recent posts
  - - Event Series
    - EPIC Seminars
    - EPIC Conference Series
- - - Search

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