Trump Waves Off Gas Pump Pain Saying “If They Rise, They Rise” Amid Iran War

Gas prices across the United States are climbing quickly as the expanding war involving Iran rattles global oil markets and threatens supply routes.

The national average price for gasoline has jumped sharply in recent days, with some areas seeing increases of more than 40 cents per gallon since the conflict escalated, according to multiple news outlets.

Energy analysts say the surge is tied to fears that the fighting could disrupt shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply.

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Oil prices have already climbed above $90 per barrel, and market forecasts warn they could break $100 if tanker traffic remains limited.

President Donald Trump acknowledged the price increases but said he was not worried, telling reporters that if prices rise during the military operation, “If they rise, they rise.”

For many Americans, the result is immediate — higher costs at the pump just as inflation pressures were beginning to ease.

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