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Republicans Shift Gas Price Blame Amid Iran War Impact

3/13/2026

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Sam Stein and Catherine Rampell report that Republican messaging on gas prices has shifted after the Iran war's impact on global oil markets.
Previously, Republicans blamed President Joe Biden for high gas prices, but prices rose again under U.S. President Donald Trump.
The shift includes calls for sacrifice and improved financial literacy as part of the party's new approach to rising fuel costs.

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Sam Stein and Catherine Rampell report that Republican messaging on gas prices has shifted after the Iran war's impact on global oil markets.
Previously, Republicans blamed President Joe Biden for high gas prices, but prices rose again under U.S. President Donald Trump.
The shift includes calls for sacrifice and improved financial literacy as part of the party's new approach to rising fuel costs.