How rising oil prices are foiling Trump’s energy policy
The war with Iran has severely disrupted global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices above $100 and gas prices to over $4.50 per gallon nationally. Despite President Trump’s claims of falling prices, data shows a 50% increase since pre-war levels, impacting househol
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