Trump says refinery issues now drive gas prices instead of Hormuz

President shifts blame for fuel costs

Donald Trump posted on Truth Social to explain the change in his reasoning about fuel pricing. He argued that blowing up Russian refineries and closing US facilities are the true causes of the spike. The president insisted that record numbers of barrels are currently coming out of the Strait of Hormuz.

Context of regional conflict

The comments came after reports indicated Iran closed the strategic waterway following the start of a U.S.-Israeli conflict. Trump claimed this closure is no longer the factor driving up gasoline costs for consumers. He emphasized that domestic and foreign refinery problems are the primary drivers of the current market situation.