"We're putting an end to all of this threat once and for all, and the result will be lower oil prices, oil and gas prices for American families." Gas prices are visible on a sign at a Kroger grocery store in Arlington, Texas on Monday. "Democrats are salivating at the thought of being able to say that 'President Trump increased your gas prices to fight this war in Iran,' " Cassino said. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the worst case scenario for the spike in gas prices is a spike lasting weeks rather than months. Trump won't letYet Trump himself is risking undermining that message by downplaying the impact of the war on people's wallets.

Source: CBC News March 10, 2026 17:02 UTC