Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for soaring US fuel prices, not Iran war

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Former President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Democratic policies and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, not the Iran conflict, are driving soaring US fuel prices. Despite Trump's assertion, global oil supplies remain volatile due to Middle Eastern tensions and reduced refinery capacity, with G7 nations agreeing to release emergency reserves to mitigate price increases.

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Trump shifts blame for fuel price hikes to blue states like California and Ukraine strikes on Russian oil refineries.

Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for soaring US fuel prices, not Iran war

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