Trump Claims Gas Prices Not High While Voters Disagree
Despite concerns and a new poll indicating that most U.S. voters blame him for the pump price spike, President Donald Trump dismissed claims of significantly high gas prices stemming from the Iran war. He stated that prices were not as elevated as anticipated, considering the war’s objective of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Trump further noted a recent decrease in gas prices, attributing it to a two-week ceasefire that led to a 7-cent per gallon average drop, although overall prices have still risen 49% in 2026.
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