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Trump says gas prices could be higher by November after Iran blockade

Apr 12, 2026Center Right

President Donald Trump said Sunday that soaring gas prices could go “a little bit higher” before the midterm elections, signaling the Republican Party faces an uphill battle on economic messaging ahead of November. Trump predicted that in the long term, energy costs will come down significantly when the United States finishes its war on Iran.…

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