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“We blame Trump”: Drivers line up for free gas as prices surge in the US

By Al Jazeera · 2026-04-05
“We blame Trump”: Drivers line up for free gas as prices surge in the US
Why it matters: The US-Israeli war on Iran directly impacts global oil supplies, causing immediate financial strain for US consumers.
As fuel prices surge across the US, drivers in Chicago lined up for free gas, with some directly blaming former President Donald Trump for the economic strain. The price hike is attributed to the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has significantly disrupted global oil supplies.

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