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Newsom Roasted for Blaming Trump’s Iran War for This Chronic California Problem

Governor Newsom links the national gas price rise to the Iran conflict and highlights California's average price of $5.20 per gallon, the highest in the U.S., according to AAA.

  • California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President Donald Trump this week over rising fuel costs, blaming military strikes in Iran for the national price surge.
  • Newsom's Press Team alleged the strike was a distraction from administration controversies, including the Jeffrey Epstein files, claiming the military action caused national gas prices to rise $0.56 per gallon.
  • While the U.S. national average reached $3.478 per gallon according to AAA, California prices hit $5.204 per gallon, with some counties approaching $6, highlighting the state's price disparity.
  • Defending California's policies, Newsom's Press Office cited the SBX1-2 and ABX1-2 agreements as transparency and oversight rules, while arguing gas tax holidays in Florida often benefit oil companies rather than drivers.
  • Newsom's team claims the military action costs Americans an extra $1.5 billion at the pump this week, though President Trump stated prices will stabilize shortly.
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Washington Examiner broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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