When geopolitical conflict disrupts the arteries of global oil supply, the consequences do not stay confined to the battlefield — they travel, quietly and inevitably, into the everyday decisions of ordinary people. The escalation of hostilities involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has sent jet fuel prices soaring to more than double their pre-conflict levels, compelling airlines like Virgin Atlantic to pass those costs directly to passengers through surcharges ranging from £50 to £360 per ticket. Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, has placed the blame on the unraveling of t