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Pakman Slams Leavitt Over Rising Oil Prices Amid Iran War

4/2/2026

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On April 1, 2026, political analyst David Pakman criticized Karoline Leavitt for downplaying concerns about rising oil prices linked to the Iran war.
Oil prices rose: regular gas at $4.06 per gallon, diesel at $5.49.
The Iranian regime closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy route, worsening the situation.
David Pakman mocked Leavitt’s response, arguing that mere acknowledgment is insufficient from the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.

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On April 1, 2026, political analyst David Pakman criticized Karoline Leavitt for downplaying concerns about rising oil prices linked to the Iran war.
Oil prices rose: regular gas at $4.06 per gallon, diesel at $5.49.
The Iranian regime closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy route, worsening the situation.
David Pakman mocked Leavitt’s response, arguing that mere acknowledgment is insufficient from the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.