High oil prices under Trump: Letters to the Editor Oct. 1, 2026
The Issue: Democrats making political hay out of high gas prices thanks to the war in Iran.Gasoline prices under former President Joe Biden were over $5 a gallon (“Trump at the pump,” Sept.18).Democrats cheered, hoping to force the Green New Deal and electric vehicles on us.
With gas prices reaching $4 .50 a gallon under President Trump, the Democrats are using it to bash him.The overall economy was worse under Biden.Democrats think we’ve forgotten, but we have not.Walter GoldeskiEast Brunswick, NJI’d much rather pay more (temporarily) for gas than have our borders open and pay taxes to support illegal immigrants.Anyone who considers voting for the Democrats because of high gas prices should think about all the treasonous insanity that they will reassert.KJ JonesBear, Del.Initially, the American people believed that Iran was developing nuclear weapon and therefore was worth attacking.However, the media have repeatedly promoted the idea that Iran is less of a threat than inflation and higher oil prices.
Americans have bought this narrative and ignore the true threat — Iran — because they refuse to question the media.This is strange.Andy FarkasTraverse City, Mich.When American oil companies can sell oil for more overseas, they sell it overseas.
There’s no discount for US consumers.Yet we’ve been told — by both former Vice President Kamala Harris and President Trump — that we need to accept higher prices at the pump for the wars abroad.If patriotism means Americans paying more for gas, maybe we should wave the flag in the faces of US oil companies who are selling gas for more.John MemoliFalls Church, Va.Americans made economic sacrifices for the fight against Germany and Japan during the Second World War.Spoiled and entitled Americans in 2026 will not do the same.Meanwhile, elite political commentators attack Trump for temporarily higher oil prices.
He nevertheless pushes on for a solution to the Iran nuclear problem.Trump is indeed �...