Trump: Refinery disruptions, not Hormuz, are driving gas prices
- 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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Pressed by energy prices and the November legislative elections, the US president seeks to ease prices with a Russian diesel deal and pressure Kiev to stop its attacks on refineries
Trump-Zelensky rift threatens vital support for Kyiv
WASHINGTON/KYIV: From US threats to cut off intelligence support for Ukraine to a diesel deal that could help Russia fund its war, it has been a bad week for ties between Kyiv and its most important ally, Washington. Frustrated by high energy costs he blames partly on Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. A disruption of US-provided satellite Internet …
Trump-Zelenskiy Clash Puts Ukraine’s Critical US Military Support at Risk
This week has seen a deterioration in the relationship between Ukraine and the United States, primarily due to US threats to reduce intelligence support for Ukraine and a diesel deal that could financially aid Russia’s war efforts. President Donald Trump has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, blaming him for rising energy costs linked to Ukrainian […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his Russian colleague Vladimir Putin is not interested in peace talks and criticized the US agreement with Moscow on the export of Russian diesel, stating that it will "fill Putin's pocket" to finance the war against Ukraine.
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