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Trump Shifts Gas Price Narrative Amid Rising Costs

3/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump shifted his narrative on gas prices as costs rise from Iran-related military actions.
He touted falling prices and cited a national average of $3.60 per gallon to claim the rise is advantageous.
He proposed tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease costs while stressing countering Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Critics warn higher prices could sway voters ahead of the midterm elections, while the situation remains volatile.

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U.S. President Donald Trump shifted his narrative on gas prices as costs rise from Iran-related military actions.
He touted falling prices and cited a national average of $3.60 per gallon to claim the rise is advantageous.
He proposed tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease costs while stressing countering Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Critics warn higher prices could sway voters ahead of the midterm elections, while the situation remains volatile.