# Trump links rising gas prices to Kyiv strikes and Democratic policies

https://mins.news/en/item/87090

- TASS, 2026-10-05 22:22 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2197875

> US President Donald Trump said rising gasoline prices are no longer being driven by the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. He attributed them instead to Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities and Democratic policies that have led to refinery closures in Democratic-led states such as California.

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