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Rep. Burchett Blames Oil Greed for Soaring Gas Prices

4/10/2026

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Burchett Blames Oil Greed

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, blames gas prices on oil-company greed.
In a video, he says Iran conflict does not justify price hikes since the U.S. does not import oil from Iran.
He says government subsidies distort competition and reform is hard because of industry influence.
Amid tensions in the Middle East, gas prices exceed $4 per gallon, prompting pressure on Congress and White House.

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Trump Threatens Iran

Gas prices in the United States stay high as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects an average gasoline price of $4.30 per gallon in April 2025.
If the conflict ends soon, the EIA projects the price above $3.70 per gallon.
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued threats regarding Iran and warned of consequences if the strait is not reopened.

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Burchett Blames Oil Greed

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, blames gas prices on oil-company greed.
In a video, he says Iran conflict does not justify price hikes since the U.S. does not import oil from Iran.
He says government subsidies distort competition and reform is hard because of industry influence.
Amid tensions in the Middle East, gas prices exceed $4 per gallon, prompting pressure on Congress and White House.

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