- President Donald Trump blamed Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries and Democratic policies for rising U.S. gas prices in a Truth Social post.
- Trump denied that the ongoing war with Iran was the primary driver of high fuel costs as midterm elections approach.
- Official data contradicts the claims, noting that the U.S. banned Russian oil imports in 2022 and that most domestic refineries are located in Republican-controlled states.
- American drivers are currently paying an average of $67 more per month for unleaded gasoline and $139 more for diesel compared to last year.
- Trump previously defended the price increases during a September rally, describing them as a minor cost for U.S. military actions suppressing Iran's nuclear program.
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