As Iran war drives up gasoline prices in US, Trump blames Ukraine, Democrats
Trump said Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and Democratic-led closures are driving fuel costs as 65% of Americans blame his policies, an AP-NORC poll found.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump shifted blame for rising gasoline prices away from the Iran war, citing Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries and claiming Democrats are closing facilities in Blue States like California.
- Energy prices spiked after Iran cut off access to the Strait of Hormuz, with American drivers paying approximately $67 more monthly for unleaded gasoline and at least $139 more for diesel compared to one year ago.
- Data shows most American gasoline is refined in GOP-controlled states such as Texas and Louisiana, contradicting Trump's claims, while gas prices climbed from approximately $2.99 per gallon in early February to $4.36 today according to AAA.
- After months of downplaying rising fuel costs, Trump conceded Monday that prices have increased, yet blamed Ukraine and Democrats entirely rather than acknowledge the Iran war's documented impact.
- Ukraine's attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure have driven up global oil prices, particularly diesel fuel, while European reserves are expected to help lower costs following Trump's urgent plea last week.
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Without mentioning the Iran war, US President Donald Trump again blamed Ukraine's attack on a Russian oil refinery for the rise in fuel prices.
Trump tells Yle that he believes Ukraine will reduce attacks on Russian oil refineries.
US President Donald Trump says the attacks by Ukraine are a problem. Trump denies that the Iran war is the cause of high fuel prices.
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