Trump hints oil prices may rise to boost economy amid Iran tensions
TL;DR
In a speech praising the economy, President Trump suggested oil prices could rise in response to the ongoing Iran tensions, while reiterating his belief that prices will eventually fall after the conflict ends—a claim he’s repeatedly made despite it not yet materializing.
- Trump says ‘we may have to’ send oil prices higher during speech talking up the economy AP News
- Oil companies are making a fortune from the US-Iran war. That’s a problem for Trump CNN
- Nicola Jennings on Donald Trump’s complaints about oil companies – cartoon The Guardian
- Trump says Exxon and Chevron made 'too much money' off high oil prices during Iran conflict: 'I don't like it' CNBC
- Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money" CBS News
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