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Trump Blames Ukraine, Refinery Closures for Higher Gas Prices

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 11:41 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump blamed Ukrainian strikes and Democratic-led refinery closures for higher gasoline prices.
Average gasoline price rose to $4.36 per gallon, up from $4.14 a month earlier.
G7 leaders will release 100 million barrels from emergency reserves over four months.
An AP-NORC poll found 65 % blamed Trump for higher prices and 61 % said the economy is worse than his return.

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U.S. President Donald Trump blamed Ukrainian strikes and Democratic-led refinery closures for higher gasoline prices.
Average gasoline price rose to $4.36 per gallon, up from $4.14 a month earlier.
G7 leaders will release 100 million barrels from emergency reserves over four months.
An AP-NORC poll found 65 % blamed Trump for higher prices and 61 % said the economy is worse than his return.