Trump accused Ukraine of rising gasoline prices due to explosions at Russian refineries
Quick Look
- US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that the rise in gasoline prices is not related to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, but to explosions at Russian oil refineries, which, in his opinion, are carried out by Ukraine.
- He also blamed Democratic states for shutting down American refineries.
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Why It Matters
Trump made a statement on Truth Social about the reasons for rising gasoline prices, linking them to Ukraine's actions at Russian refineries and the policies of democratic states in the United States.
Gasoline prices are rising due to Ukraine blowing up Russian oil refineries. US President Donald Trump announced this on his page on the Truth Social social network.
“Gasoline prices are now rising not because of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz - after all, oil comes to the market in record volumes almost every day - but because of the state of affairs at oil refineries: Russian refineries are being blown up by Ukraine,” he wrote.
In addition, according to the head of the White House, American oil refineries are being closed by “morons” in “blue”, that is, democratic states, such as California.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Gasoline prices in the US may continue to rise if current dynamics continue.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Is there evidence of Ukraine's involvement in explosions at Russian refineries?
- Which refineries in Russia were affected, and when did this happen?
- Which American refineries are closed in democratic states and for what reason?
