Fact-check · Nov 10, 2026 · Pete Hegseth
“Ending the reckless war of choice that is driving up gas prices”
MOSTLY TRUE
What the record shows
Gas prices rose from $2.98/gallon (Feb 28, 2026) to $4.29/gallon, a 44% increase. The Iran war launched Feb 28, 2026 contributed significantly to this rise, though Ukraine war impacts on refining also elevated prices. Current price as of Nov 10, 2026 is $3.98/gallon.
Iran war demonstrably drove substantial gas price increases, but multiple geopolitical conflicts contributed. Framing as sole cause oversimplifies; current prices have fallen from peak.
This figure differs by region.
Sources
- In his own words: Trump on gas prices and energy costs since launching the war with Iran - ABC News
- Trump blames Russia-Ukraine war for diesel price spike as it increases to $6.23 per gallon
- Gas prices under Trump 2.0 are now higher on average than during Biden’s 4 years in office
- Gas prices fall below $4 per gallon for the first time since July
- Trump blames Ukraine, refinery closures for gas prices: Where diesel costs are highest - Newsweek
- Ukraine disputes Trump's claim of energy ceasefire as Russian diesel deal draws fire
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