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President Donald Trump is attributing recent U.S. fuel‑price increases to Democratic‑led states such as California and to Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries, rather than to the ongoing U.S.–Israel war with Iran. He made the comments as the 2024 midterm elections draw near, seeking to shift responsibility away from the administration’s foreign policy. Trump’s remarks suggest a political strategy to blame opposition parties and foreign conflicts for the soaring gasoline costs.

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