# Iran war deepens US energy crisis with bad winter ahead, analyst warns

Mark Wolfe argues in The Guardian that the Iran war is worsening the United States’ energy crisis and that a severe winter could intensify cost and supply pressures. The analysis warns of risks for households and the broader economy as energy prices and demand strain.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/30/iran-war-energy-crisis-winter) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:20 GMT

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/31/chelsea-manchester-united-premier-league-match-report) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:42:36 GMT