Trump blames high gasoline prices on domestic refinery closures and international conflicts
Trump attributes rising gasoline prices to domestic refinery closures in Democratic-led states and international conflicts, rather than shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump attributed high gasoline prices to domestic refinery closures and international conflicts rather than shipping disruptions.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “What’s driving up Gasoline is no longer the Strait of Hormuz, because Record Numbers of Barrels are coming out now on an almost daily basis, but the word, ”Refineries,“ where Russia‘s are being blown up by Ukraine, and where ours are being closed up, in Blue States, like California, by the Dumocrats. Trump” on October 5, 2026 at 12:32 PM ET.
This is Trump’s second message released today, and the last post was 11 hours ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 17 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 31 of his 347 posts over the last 30 days classified as Domestic Policy posts.
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The remarks highlight ongoing debates over domestic energy policy and its economic impact. Trump’s commentary focuses on local refining capacity and environmental regulations in states like California.
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