Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for $4.36 gas, not Iran war — SkimNews
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President Trump is blaming Democratic-led states and Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries for surging US fuel prices, despite Strait of Hormuz exports plunging 97% since the Iran war began and average gasoline hitting $4.36 per gallon.
Why it matters: Trump's blame-shift lands as 65% of Americans already blame him for higher prices, ahead of midterms that could reshape Washington's balance of power. The 97% Hormuz export plunge and a 1982-low SPR confirm the supply squeeze is real even as he points at Blue State refineries and Ukraine.
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