Trump’s Strikes On Iran Drive U.S. Gas Prices Soaring, Echo Biden’s 'Putin Price Hike'
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Trump’s Strikes On Iran Drive U.S. Gas Prices Soaring, Echo Biden’s 'Putin Price Hike'

13 March, 2026.USA.1 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Russia’s February 24, 2022 invasion triggered U.S. gas surge to $5.01 per gallon by June.
  • Trump administration launched strikes on Iran on February 28, causing oil prices to spike.
  • U.S. gas prices rose within two weeks after the Iran strikes.

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