Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for rising US fuel prices
Donald Trump attributed rising US fuel prices to Democrats and Ukraine rather than the war with Iran. He cited policies in Democratic-led states, including California, and Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries.
US President Donald Trump blamed Democrats and Ukraine for rising fuel prices in the United States, rejecting the idea that the Iran war was responsible.
Trump cited blue states, including California, and Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries as factors behind the price increases.
The report provided no specific figures on price changes, the scale of the strikes or related US government decisions. It also included no independent assessment of how much either factor has affected US fuel costs.
What we know
- Trump linked rising US fuel prices to Democrats and Ukraine.
- He cited California and other Democratic-led states among the causes.
- Trump also pointed to Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries.
- He said the Iran war was not responsible for the price increases.
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