Surging Fuel Prices
Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene Blames President Trump For Surging Fuel Prices
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AAA reported the U.S. national average for regular gasoline at roughly $4.44 per gallon—up about 17 cents from the previous week and 40 cents from the previous month—compared with $2.98 two days before the conflict began.
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The Strait of Hormuz normally carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil trade, and a Brown University analysis estimated that U.S. consumers had paid more than $100 billion in additional gasoline and diesel costs since the war began.
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Trump said at a rally that the pain caused by higher fuel prices was “a very inexpensive price to pay for what we’ve done,” offering a direct defense of the administration’s policy.
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Greene’s break with Trump followed disputes over the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and other issues; Trump called her a traitor, and she later said she was “done” with the Republican Party and “politically homeless.”
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Trump over soaring fuel prices in a social-media video shot at a California gas station. She pointed to diesel at $8.49 per gallon and regular gasoline at $6.19, warning that such costs would drive up prices for food and goods across America. Sun Herald reported that the U.S. national average for regular gas had jumped to $4.44 per gallon—up 40 cents from just one month earlier.
The price surge stems from the ongoing Iran conflict, which has disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump defended the increases at a rally, calling them "a very inexpensive price to pay for what we've done." A Brown University analysis found U.S. consumers have paid more than $100 billion in extra fuel costs since the war began, Ledger-Enquirer reported.
California Prices Double What They Were Two Months Ago
Greene's video showcased extreme price differences across the country. In California, diesel hit $8.49 per gallon while regular gas climbed to $6.19. She noted that the same diesel cost only $6.59 in her home state of Georgia. These prices represent a sharp climb from two days before the Iran conflict began, when fuel averaged around $2.98 per gallon nationwide.
The Strait of Hormuz Blockade Threatens Global Oil Supply
The Strait of Hormuz normally carries roughly one-fifth of the world's oil trade. According to Ledger-Enquirer, the conflict has effectively blocked this critical shipping lane, cutting off supplies and driving prices to record levels. U.S. consumers bore the brunt, with diesel and gasoline costs climbing faster than any time in recent memory.
Greene warned that expensive diesel would ripple through the economy. Higher transport costs would raise prices for groceries, supplies, and goods delivered by truck. She called the situation unaffordable for working families already struggling with inflation.
Trump Defends Fuel Costs as Price of Military Success
At a campaign rally, Trump dismissed concerns about rising fuel prices. He said higher costs were "a very inexpensive price to pay for what we've done," framing the conflict as a strategic victory. The administration appeared prepared to absorb the political cost ahead of midterm elections, San Luis Obispo reported.
Greene Breaks With Trump Over Multiple Policy Disputes
Greene's criticism reflects a deeper rift with Trump. She has clashed with the administration over its handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and other decisions. Trump called her a traitor in response, and Greene said she was "done" with the Republican Party and now feels "politically homeless."
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