Fact-check · Oct 1, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Oil prices. But just so you understand, and they say this for those cameras out there that are so crazy. They're so crazy. I don't get them. I don't get them. They want men and women's sports. They want open borders. They want transgender mutilization of your children for everyone. What the hell are you people thinking about liberals? What are they... What are you thinking about? I hope they keep their policy though because they should never win an election. Ken, are you in favor of the transgender mutilation of our children? Are you in favor of men playing in women's sports? Are you in favor of open borders so that the world's prison population”
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What the record shows
Brent crude peaked at $120.88/bbl in April 2026, fell to under $70/bbl in mid-June, then recovered to $96-103/bbl by late September 2026—up 50.93% year-over-year.
Prices declined from April peak but remain substantially elevated versus year-ago and early-2026 levels. Framing as 'way down' omits the recovery and year-over-year surge.
Sources
- Crude Oil Price Trend 2026
- Oil Prices Forecast
- September 2026 Short-Term Energy Outlook
- Crude oil and petroleum product prices increased sharply in the first quarter of 2026 - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
- Oil Market Report - September 2026
- EIA forecasts lower oil prices in 2026 and 2027 due to persistent stock builds - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
From: President Trump Participates in a Site Visit, Oct. 1, 2026
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