President Donald Trump says high gasoline prices in the United States are driven by record increases in oil supply and by factors he attributes to Ukraine and Democratic-leaning states, rather than the ongoing war with Iran and disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz. He argues that Hormuz is no longer the main driver because more barrels are being produced.
Multiple outlets report that Trump’s comments come as the Iran-related conflict continues without an end in sight. The Independent highlights that his remarks are part of an attempt to deflect responsibility on the campaign trail, while Al Jazeera and the other Independent report emphasize that Trump points to Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and to energy policies associated with “blue states” such as California. Taken together, the articles describe a shift in Trump’s public explanation for fuel-cost pressure, contrasting it with common references to Iran and regional shipping risks.
While the outlets differ in how they frame the political context and reception of his statements, they agree on the core claim: Trump attributes soaring US fuel prices to Ukraine and Democratic-run state energy choices rather than the Iran war.
