Fuel and gasoline prices are also rising in Italy. This is the result of the escalation in Iran caused by the United States' direct engagement, which included attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. On the highway, petrol in self-service mode has already surpassed the psychological barrier of 2.3 euros per liter at several distributors, while green gasoline is dangerously close to 2 euros per liter at several self-service highway stations. Meanwhile, there is concern about the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz (which has already been approved by the Tehran parliament), which transports 20% of world oil and gas demand. Concern over potential scenarios is driving up energy prices. "The war that erupted in Iran, similar to the Ukrainian conflict, is being employed as a pretext (in the absence of genuine impediments, such as the blockade of production or the closure of the Strait of Hormuz) for speculative phenomena on the prices of energy products. However, the most severe consequences are yet to be experienced, and the ongoing conflict has the potential to have a direct impact on the pockets of Italian citizens and businesses", states a joint report by the Consumer Research and Training Centre and Assoutenti.