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April 15, 2026
Trump downplays gas price concerns amid Iran conflict
- President Trump stated gas prices are 'not very high' despite a 49% increase since early 2026, attributing the rise to the Iran conflict.
- A recent poll shows 65% of voters blame Trump for rising gas prices, with only 38% approving of his economic handling.
- Trump maintains that the stock market is performing well and emphasizes the importance of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
2 Sources
- Trump dismisses gas price concerns saying he’s happy oil is ‘only’ at $92 a barrel after spike from Iran warApr 15, 2026 at 11:15 AM · Independent
- Trump says gas prices 'not very high' as most U.S. voters blame him for price spikeApr 16, 2026 at 8:06 PM · CNBC