Arabic version: أسعار الغاز ترتفع إلى 4.30 دولارات مع وعد ترامب بانخفاض مستقبلي

The average price of gasoline in the United States has reached $4.30 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), up from less than $3 before the February 28 start of the US-Israel war on Iran. The latest figures reflect a 27-cent hike over the past week, driven by Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the US’s naval siege on Iranian ports.

According to Al Jazeera, the national average price is $1.12 higher than this time last year, with oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel. The current gas prices are the highest recorded since late July 2022. In California, prices have soared above $6 per gallon, contributing to inflation and economic uncertainty, which are impacting President Trump’s approval ratings.

Despite the growing economic pressure, Trump insists that the rise in gas prices is a temporary consequence of the military campaign against Iran. He emphasized that the costs are justified to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. “The gas will go down. As soon as the war is over, it’ll drop like a rock,” Trump stated during a press conference.

However, experts note that oil prices do not necessarily decrease immediately following the cessation of hostilities. Even after a ceasefire was reached on April 8, gas prices have continued to climb. Trump maintains that Iran is weakened militarily and economically, reiterating that the country is eager to negotiate. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed growing impatience with the situation, criticizing the US blockade as an extension of military aggression against Iran.

The ongoing conflict and its economic ramifications are likely to remain a focal point in the political landscape as the situation evolves.