Trump: Will Never Apologize for Rising Oil Prices Due to Iran War
U.S. President Donald Trump stated at a rally in Long Island, New York, that he will "never apologize" for the rise in gasoline prices due to the Iran war, claiming, "I did the right thing."
Trump acknowledged that current oil prices are about $4 per gallon and stated that this is the price paid to prevent "very evil countries" from obtaining nuclear weapons.
He emphasized that Iran is the world's number one state sponsor of terrorism, and paying slightly higher oil prices is a contribution to the world.
The conflict has continued since the U.S. and Israel launched a preemptive airstrike against Iran on February 28, 2026, affecting global energy supply and shipping.
Trump also claimed that without this war, oil prices could have fallen below $2 in many states.
This statement is a politically driven defense linking rising energy costs directly to national security goals; the beneficiaries are groups supporting a hardline policy towards Iran, while consumers and related economic sectors are under pressure from high oil prices.
Source: Public Information
ABAB AI Insight
Since the outbreak of the Iran conflict, Trump has repeatedly linked military actions to preventing nuclear proliferation, choosing to respond directly to domestic oil price pressures rather than downplaying them, continuing his "no apology" communication style.
On the capital front, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have driven up global oil prices and shipping costs, leading to rising domestic energy prices in the U.S.; the motivation is to transform short-term economic costs into a long-term strategic narrative, reinforcing supporters' recognition of the conflict's necessity.
Similar cases can be seen in past Middle Eastern conflicts where leaders attributed energy fluctuations to security priorities; currently, the U.S. is in a phase of ongoing conflict and approaching midterm elections, shifting the industry narrative from low energy prices to security-first defense.
Essentially, this reflects regulatory changes and geopolitical restructuring: military actions directly impact energy pricing, with the mechanism being that the struggle for control over the Strait quickly transmits geopolitical risk premiums to consumers.
ABAB News · Cognitive Laws
- Security narratives can cover price costs
- War premiums are ultimately borne by consumers
- Not apologizing is a hardener of political stance.