Former Congresswoman Greene blames Trump for rising fuel prices — The Hill
In the United States, former House of Representatives member Marjorie Taylor Greene said that President Donald Trump is responsible for rising fuel prices amid the war in Iran. In a video published on Instagram, she pointed to prices at a gas station in California and called the cost of fuel absurd.
As The Hill reports, at the gas station where Greene was standing, a gallon of regular gasoline cost $6.19, Plus gasoline cost $6.47, Supreme gasoline cost $6.75, and diesel fuel cost $8.49. She also noted that the average price of diesel fuel in her home state of Georgia exceeded $6 per gallon.
Greene's statement
Greene said it does not matter whether it is Georgia or California, as prices are too high. She stressed that food, supplies, and other goods are delivered by diesel-powered transport. According to her, the war in Iran must end, and she places responsibility for the situation on Trump.
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According to the outlet, the conflict in Iran has been ongoing for nearly seven months. During the war, the Islamic Republic restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and the escorting of ships by the U.S. military has not restored traffic volumes to pre-war levels.
Prices and inflation
According to the American Automobile Association, AAA, as of Thursday, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the United States was about $4.44. This is approximately 17 cents more than a week earlier and 40 cents more than a month ago. Two days before the United States and Israel began the conflict, the average price was $2.98 per gallon.
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office said that if the war continues, inflation in the first quarter of 2027 could be 0.5 percentage points higher than its previous forecast. The Hill requested comment from the White House on Greene's statement.
