Local Economy & Business — Howard Beach News

Howard Beach gas prices soar to nearly $6 per gallon amid the ongoing Iran war, creating significant financial strain for Queens commuters.

A new GDP report shows economic contraction, fueling tariff anxieties among Howard Beach families and small businesses along Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens.

The U.S. economy contracted by 0.3% in Q1 2025, triggering concern among Howard Beach small business owners about tariffs and rising costs affecting daily operations.

Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is fully open. Howard Beach drivers at Rockaway Boulevard gas stations griping about potential pump price hikes, fearing Middle East escalation.

The UAE's departure from OPEC this week threatens gas price surges, sparking concern among Howard Beach commuters and local small businesses about daily costs.

Howard Beach gas prices surged overnight after the UAE exited OPEC, impacting commuters and local businesses. Residents voice frustration as global oil shifts raise living costs.

Howard Beach residents worry as a global food crisis looms in 2026. Rising fuel and commodity costs, linked to Iran war, threaten local grocery bills and family budgets.

Gas prices at Howard Beach stations, like Mobil on Cross Bay Boulevard, soared past $5 per gallon following the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Locals debate impact.

Gas prices at Cross Bay Boulevard stations have surged by $20 weekly for Howard Beach residents. The global Strait of Hormuz standoff fuels local fears of economic instability.