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Trump Iran War Spikes Gas Prices 50% — Sparks Political Firestorm

5/11/2026

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President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, which began on February 28 2026, has lifted U.S. gasoline prices by about 50%.
Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) and Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), are scrambling to justify the surge, with Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) accusing oil companies of profiteering.
Democratic leaders say the surge reveals Republican hypocrisy and intend to make the issue central to the 2026 midterm campaign.

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President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, which began on February 28 2026, has lifted U.S. gasoline prices by about 50%.
Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) and Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), are scrambling to justify the surge, with Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) accusing oil companies of profiteering.
Democratic leaders say the surge reveals Republican hypocrisy and intend to make the issue central to the 2026 midterm campaign.