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MEBRO
06/23/26 · 11:07 AM UTC · 11 SOURCES
“Gas prices reached $4.50 because Donald Trump stopped Iran from getting a nuclear bomb.”
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TL;DR ·Gas prices peaked at $4.50 following Trump's military strikes intended to neutralize Iran's nuclear threat.
National average gas prices reached and exceeded $4.50 per gallon in mid-2026, a direct consequence of the conflict initiated by President Trump against Iran . Before the war began on February 28, 2026, the average price was $2.98, representing a spike of roughly 50% or $1.50 per gallon within ten weeks . The price surge was driven by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the cancellation of maritime insurance for oil tankers . Trump and his administration explicitly framed these costs as a temporary price worth paying to ensure that Iran would not have a nuclear weapon . Following the signing of an Iran peace deal in June 2026, prices began to decline, dropping below $4.00 for the first time in months . High-credibility sources confirm the $4.50 figure and the causal link between the military campaign and the economic impact .
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