Trump says oil and gas prices won't fall until 'right after' midterm election
President Donald Trump said energy prices that have been elevated due to the Iran war will not come down until after the midterm elections.
TL;DR
- President Trump linked high energy prices to the Iran war, stating they will fall after the midterm elections.
- He asserted that Iran seeks to influence the election outcome by prolonging the conflict.
- Trump claimed US forces have destroyed Iranian tankers, and more attacks are expected.
- He predicted gas prices would drop below $2 per gallon after the midterms.
- Fuel analyst Patrick De Haan expressed skepticism regarding Trump's price drop prediction.