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economicOct 5, 2026

Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for soaring US fuel prices, not Iran war

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Trump shifts blame for fuel price hikes to blue states like California and Ukraine strikes on Russian oil refineries.

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Russian companies are reportedly increasing their business activities in China, India, Turkey, and other regions, including the Persian Gulf, CIS nations, Africa, and Latin America. This shift appears to be a response to decreased access to European markets, although the specific scale and impact of this expansion remain subject to ongoing observation.

Location: Persian Gulf