Trump says Ukraine strikes on Russia refinery, not Iran war, driving gas prices

Donald Trump has stated that recent increases in United States fuel prices are being driven by Ukraine's military strikes on Russian oil refineries, as well as policies in Democratic-leaning states like California, rather than any potential conflict involving Iran.

The remarks attribute current gas price hikes to specific geopolitical and domestic economic factors, shifting the focus away from Middle Eastern tensions. The attribution directly links foreign military actions and state-level energy regulations to the cost of fuel for American consumers.