Trump says Strait of Hormuz no longer driving gasoline prices; cites refinery disruptions in Russia and U.S. states.
President Trump asserted that gasoline price pressure no longer stems from the Strait of Hormuz, attributing it instead to refinery disruptions in Russia and U.S. states such as California.
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- 5 Oct 2026 · 16:41 UTC
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- 5 Oct 2026 · 16:41 UTC
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