Donald Trump Blames Ukrainian Strikes and US Refineries for Gas Prices

President Donald Trump attributed rising gasoline prices to Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and refinery closures within the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that the Strait of Hormuz is no longer the primary factor driving fuel costs, claiming that record volumes of oil are currently moving through the waterway.

Trump specifically criticized Democratic politicians for refinery shutdowns in California. These comments follow an increase in Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries, which are intended to disrupt Moscow's military fuel supplies and revenue generation.