Trump Blames Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Refineries for High Gas Prices

Trump Blames Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Refineries for High Gas Prices

US President Donald Trump on Monday again blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries for elevated gasoline prices, arguing that disruptions linked to the war with Iran were no longer the main factor. “What’s driving up Gasoline is no longer the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, claiming record volumes of oil were now moving through the waterway. Instead, he pointed to Russian refineries “being blown up by Ukraine” as a driver of higher prices.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. Trump also blamed refinery closures in Democratic-led states. His comments come ahead of next month’s US midterm elections, with Republicans fighting to retain control of Congress. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization, reporting since 1995. Its international reach – 97% of readers are outside of Ukraine – make it truly Ukraine’s global voice.

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