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October 5, 2026

Trump Claims Ukraine and Democrats Responsible for Rising Gas Prices

  • Trump blames rising gas prices on Ukraine and refinery closures in Democratic-led states, rather than the Iran conflict.
  • He asserts that American refineries are being closed by Democrats, while claiming that Ukraine is destroying Russian refineries.
  • Gas prices have increased significantly, with drivers paying $67 more per month for unleaded gasoline compared to last year.

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