What happened
President Donald Trump has attributed high gas prices to Ukraine's bombing of Russian oil refineries and the energy policies of blue states. He stated that these factors, rather than the ongoing war with Iran, are driving up gasoline prices. The average cost of unleaded fuel is over $4.36 per gallon, with diesel prices even higher at $6.32 per gallon.
Trump's comments were made on Truth Social, where he mentioned that record numbers of barrels are being produced, but refineries are being closed in blue states like California. The president and his aides have been focused on addressing elevated gas prices for months.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that Trump would make an announcement on the topic during a trip to Nebraska. White House officials have not commented on the details, but reports suggest that Trump plans to review taxes on diesel gasoline and increase the availability of tax-exempt fuels for certain sectors.
