Trump struggles with soaring energy costs after Iran war

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 11:01 · Archive

Gas and diesel prices have surged since President Trump launched a war with Iran nearly eight months ago.

President Trump has struggled to control soaring energy costs since launching a war with Iran nearly eight months ago. Gas prices have risen to $4.29 a gallon from $2.98 before the conflict, whilst diesel hit a record above $6 last month and now averages $6.35, up from $3.76 in February. The energy crisis threatens Republican control of Congress in midterm elections on 3 November, when cost of living concerns top voters' minds.

Low gas prices were a key pledge during Trump's second presidential campaign. The war has left him seeking solutions whilst promising improvement. Trump has repeatedly claimed that expensive fuel is a justified price for the conflict, which he describes as necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He has continued to blame former President Joe Biden for the country's economic problems and has tried to frame the global oil squeeze as beneficial for US production. "We're making a freaking fortune," Trump told supporters at a campaign rally in Georgia over the weekend.

How it is being reported

• In his own words: Trump on gas prices and energy costs since launching the war with IranSince launching the war with Iran nearly eight months ago, U.S. President Donald Trump has struggled to quell soaring energy costs, undermining Republicans’ attempt to keep control of Congress in the midterm elections next week.Clickorlando · 26 Oct, 10:25
• In his own words: Trump on gas prices and energy costs since launching the war with IranSince launching the war with Iran nearly eight months ago, U.S. President Donald Trump has struggled to quell soaring energy costs, undermining Republicans’ attempt to keep control of Congress in the midterm elections next week.News4Jax · 26 Oct, 10:25

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