Sanders blames Trump Iran war for higher gas prices
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) criticized President Donald Trump’s Iran war, arguing that the conflict is contributing to higher fuel prices and adding economic pressure on American households ahead of Labor Day. Sanders Slams Iran War On Saturday, Sanders criticized Trump’s Iran policy in a post on X, pointing to rising gasoline prices as evidence of the conflict’s economic impact. "Not only has Trump’s illegal and disastrous war in Iran resulted in thousands of casualties, it is wreaking havoc on the economy," he said. He highlighted the national average gasoline price, saying, "The national average gas price has never been above $4 a gallon on Labor Day Weekend. Today, it’s $4.15." Sanders continued, "We must end this war NOW." Want lower gas prices? → End Trump's war in Iran. Want lower grocery prices? → Stop Trump's illegal tariffs. Want lower health care costs? → Reverse Trump’s he...
Marjorie Taylor Greene renewed criticism of President Donald Trump on Friday, noting that the “skyrocketing cost of diesel and gas are directly caused by two wars, Russia/Ukraine and Iran.” The former Republican congresswoman from Georgia wrote on X that “Diesel is now the highest in history at $5.82 national average.” Greene Corners Trump on War Pledges Greene noted that “Trump said he would end the Russia/Ukraine war day one and he should have never started the Iran war.” She went on to say that both of these “failed campaign promises” are “hurting Americans,” as the cost of goods rise “as everything gets delivered by diesel.” Greene has criticized Trump over the Iran war, previously as well. Diesel is now the highest in history at $5.82 national average. And the skyrocketing cost of diesel and gas are directly caused by two wars, Russia/Ukraine and Iran. Trump said he would end the Russia/Ukraine war day one and he should have never started the Iran war. Both of… — Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@FmrRepMTG) September 4, 2026 Greene, who was a longtime ally of Trump, has increasingly disagreed with him on foreign policy. What’s Driving Diesel Prices Higher Diesel prices have risen sharply since summer, driven in part by disruptions to global refining capacity amid geopolitical conflicts. Last year, Ukrainian drone and missile strikes knocked out several Russian oil refineries, cutting into the global supply of refined fuel. Separately, tensions stemming from the Iran conflict have raised concerns about oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global crude exports. How High Diesel Has Really Climbed According to American Automobile Association data, a federation of motor clubs in North America that tracks daily retail fuel prices across the U.S., diesel averaged $5.60 a gallon on Aug. 31, nearing but not yet surpassing the June 2022 record of $5.816. It has since hit a record nominal high of $5.85, surpassing both the 2022 mark and the figure Greene cited. A year ago, the national average stood at $3.71 a gallon. In Georgia, the state Greene represented in Congress, diesel currently averages $5.64 a gallon, slightly below the national figure. Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published editors. Add article title and URL Image via Shutterstock
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