Trump claims US fuel prices 'not very high' as costs surge amid Iran war

[groundloop]

Source: The Guardian



Donald Trump has claimed US fuel prices are “not very high, relatively speaking” as his administration grapples with affordability concerns after the surge in costs sparked by his war on Iran.

The national average gas price stood at about $4.16 per gallon on Tuesday, according to AAA – $0.37 lower than a month ago, but still about $1 more expensive than the same time last year.

The US president has faced sustained frustration over the sharp rise in fuel costs since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran in late February. While he has repeatedly sought to downplay the increase in prices, it comes as voters prepare to cast their votes in November’s crucial US midterm elections.

Addressing reporters on Tuesday morning, Trump said the administration was releasing “a lot of oil coming out of the Hormuz strait”, one of the most crucial passageways for global trade through which about 20% of the world’s oil passes. The strait has been all but closed since the start of the war.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/09/trump-gas-prices-not-very-high

[no_hypocrisy]

1. Well, he's *kinda* right. In the near future when the reserve oil supply runs out,

and there are gas lines, gas shortages, and prices starting at $7.999 a gallon, the prices today will be nostalgically be remembered "not too bad".

[sakabatou]

2. Once again, he's out of touch with reality

[purr-rat beauty]

6. It's too bad

He can't just be out of our reality

[twodogsbarking]

3. "But there is no evidence......... "Trump storms off. Rinse, repeat.

[Rebl2]

4. He has

never once pumped gas into a vehicle. He has no idea the cost and what a burden it is for people or trucking industry or even the food industry. My trash collector is putting a gas surcharge on my bill the last couple of years.

[Miguelito Loveless]

5. Prices have fallen 70 cents

In my area (central NC) for no discernible reason. from $4.04 to $3.34

[70sEraVet]

8. Same here in Middle Tennessee, and I want to know why!

Huge release of our Strategic Oil Supply? Surely its not because the oil companies are still falling for trump's 'any day now' forecast?

[Strelnikov_]

7. Keep talking

Propaganda loses its effect when it is in conflict with observable reality. At this point, it is counterproductive.