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HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 | History Defined

Even if the Iran war ended today, US fuel prices aren’t likely to normalize this year

Prewar US gas prices averaged about $3 a gallon nationally – kiss that number goodbye for 2026

The Guardian - US

A mere 16% of Americans give high marks to the economy in what could be Trump’s undoing in midterms

High gas prices and rising inflation could spell disaster for Republicans in the midterms

The Independent UK

These Drivers Are Getting Hit Hardest By Fuel Costs: Study

Some Toyota and Chevrolet owners are paying way more than others at the pump.

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White House secretly ‘freaked’ about potential of breaking $5.02 gas record set under Biden

President Donald Trump has often boasted about his administration’s economic policies by comparing them to high prices under the Biden administration

The Independent UK

Oil and gas prices to remain high in Europe at least until the end of 2027, officials say

European Union officials say that Europeans can expect oil and gas prices to remain above what they were before the Iran war for at least until the end of 2027

AAP

Current price of oil as of May 22, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

Fortune

Newsom's office warns Californians to avoid Chevron this holiday weekend, citing high gas prices

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office is warning people to avoid buying gas from Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend because of the high price at the pump

The Independent UK

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Trump approval sinks to record low among Republicans in stunning Fox News poll

The survey, conducted May 15-18, just before news of Trump’s highly criticized $1.8 billion DOJ ‘slush fund’ deal came to light, found over half of Republicans disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy

The Independent UK

Walmart Warns Of Pressure On Shoppers As High Gas Prices Weigh On Spending

The retail giant posted strong quarterly sales growth but issued a weaker-than-expected guidance as fuel costs and economic worries strain consumers.

International Business Times

Donald Trump just told struggling Americans to suck up the gas prices. His one-word description of their pain has them wondering whose side he’s on

The man has never filled a tank with gas in his life.

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Every state soars above $4 for a gallon of gas as Memorial Day weekend approaches

It’s more than $1.25 on average more expensive for a gallon than the 2025 holiday weekend

The Independent UK

Oregon voters reject Democrats' gas tax increase as Iran war causes prices to soar

Oregon voters have rejected a gas tax increase passed last year by Democratic lawmakers

AAP

Oregon voters reject Democrats' gas tax increase as Iran war causes gas prices to soar

Oregon voters have rejected a gas tax increase passed last year by Democratic lawmakers

AAP

Majority of voters say Trump is using his office for personal gain as president promises ‘America is thriving’

As Americans struggle with soaring gas prices and high grocery bills, Trump boasted about the ‘thriving’ country at a White House picnic

The Independent UK

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Latin Times

Trump Calls High Gas Prices "Peanuts" as Americans Pay More at the Pump

President Donald Trump dismissed the economic pain of rising gas prices as "peanuts" Tuesday, even as Americans face the highest fuel costs in years and inflation shows new signs of pressure from the war with Iran.

Fortune

Current price of oil as of May 19, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

The Texas Tribune

What soaring gas prices mean for Texas and how long it could take for costs to come down

Here’s what you should know about the market forces at play and what higher prices mean for oil companies and the state.

The Independent UK

Iran shrugs as Trump continuously flip-flops between threats and extending peace talk deadlines

ANALYSIS: Iran has figured out that Trump’s bluster and swirl of social media threats doesn’t matter much so long as they control the Strait of Hormuz, Andrew Feinberg writes

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Reason

Donald Trump and Josh Hawley's Federal Gas Tax Holiday Would Save Drivers Less Than $9 Per Month

It was a bad idea when Biden proposed it, and it's a bad idea now that Trump is proposing it. Want lower gas prices? End the war.

The Independent UK

Though gas prices dropped by a cent last week experts warn another spike could be coming ahead of Memorial Day

Oil markets are sensitive to the ever-shifting geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, thus making gas prices volatile

Roll Call

Trump’s trip to China doesn’t move the needle on low approval ratings

President Donald Trump returned from China with few concrete wins, and his refusal to owe Xi Jinping a favor in return for the Chinese president’s help reopening the Strait of Hormuz highlights his lack of a plan to ease Republicans’ gas prices concerns as Democrats hammer his 79-day-old conflict. After…

The Economic Times

The Iran war is now changing your Social Security check; here's the new 2027 COLA number

Social Security COLA update 2027: Gas prices in America have surged above $4.10 per gallon, up sharply from $3.17 last year, and the impact is now reaching Social Security checks. The latest inflation spike, fueled by global oil tensions and the Iran conflict, is increasing pressure on millions of retirees…

The Independent UK

Lindsey Graham rants about Churchill and Nazis when asked to defend Trump’s comments on Americans’ finances

Graham compares Trump to Winston Churchill amid the war in Iran causing gas prices to spike

The Economic Times

India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani

MarketBeat

3 Stocks to Own If Gas Prices Keep Rising

With gas prices topping $4.50 per gallon, Par Pacific, Diamondback Energy, and Scorpio Tankers are positioned to benefit from rising energy costs.

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