President Donald Trump said on April 23 that Americans may have to deal with higher gas prices “for a little while,” as the conflict with Iran continues despite an extended ceasefire.
During a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump was asked whether Americans should anticipate higher fuel costs for the foreseeable future. He did not specify a timeline but signaled it could last for some time.
Trump suggested that the situation could ultimately yield results that safeguard Americans’ safety by preventing Iran from having nuclear weapons, which could otherwise be used “to blow up one of our cities or blow up the entire Middle East.”…