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Gas Prices Exceed $4 Amid Iran Conflict, Sparking Frustration

4/2/2026

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Gas prices have surpassed $4.00 per gallon for the first time since 2022 amid the Iran conflict.
Joseph Moncrief, a Trump supporter, expressed frustration during an MS NOW interview about high gas costs.
He cited rising expenses, including a $2,600 rent.
He criticized U.S. involvement in foreign wars as unnecessary and detrimental.
The rise in prices has sparked dissatisfaction among Trump supporters, with some blaming U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies.

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Gas prices have surpassed $4.00 per gallon for the first time since 2022 amid the Iran conflict.
Joseph Moncrief, a Trump supporter, expressed frustration during an MS NOW interview about high gas costs.
He cited rising expenses, including a $2,600 rent.
He criticized U.S. involvement in foreign wars as unnecessary and detrimental.
The rise in prices has sparked dissatisfaction among Trump supporters, with some blaming U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies.