Trump Admits Gas Prices Could Stay High Through November Midterm Elections

Trump conceded that gas prices could remain elevated or rise slightly through the November midterms.

He said prices could be, or the same, or maybe a little bit higher, but it should be around the same.

Daily Mail

The average price for regular gas was about $4.13, up from $3.60 a month earlier.

The admission came hours after U.S.-Iran talks failed and Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Conservative pundit Bill Mitchell tweeted it was shocking that the media claimed Iran was winning.

Trump announced the U.S. Navy would begin blockading ships paying Iran's toll to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The blockade was limited to ships going to and from Iranian ports.

National Today

Global oil prices surged, with Brent crude rising nearly 8 percent.

The blockade is estimated to halt about 2 million barrels of Iranian-related oil daily.

Saudi Arabia reported it had repaired its East-West pipeline.

The war and rising gas prices have battered Trump's political standing.

“President Donald Trump admitted on Sunday gas prices may be higher by the time the midterm election takes place in November, although he added they could "be around the same" currently as oil and gas are at an elevated price amid the ongoing Iran war”

Newsweek

Polls show most Americans disapprove of the conflict.

The energy issue has become a central Democratic attack heading into the midterms.

Senator Mark Warner questioned the strategic rationale of the blockade.

Republican Senator Ron Johnson cautioned it could take a long time.

Coverage of Trump's gas price comments varied across outlets.

The Daily Beast highlighted Bartiromo's bug-eyed reaction.

NTD News

The Independent framed the admission as a rare concession of political fallout.

Ratopati focused on the global market impact.

The Sunday Guardian included Iranian parliament speaker mocking the blockade.

The blockade and rising prices come as the U.S. and Iran remain locked in a stalemate.

“Global Oil Prices Surge as US-Iran Tensions Escalate at Strait of Hormuz Kathmandu”

Ratopati

Weekend talks in Islamabad failed to reach a permanent deal.

Ratopati

Iran rejected U.S. demands to end uranium enrichment.

Three supertankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

The energy sector represents the biggest challenge facing economic stability.