"This is peanuts," Trump said of the spike. "I appreciate everybody putting up with it for a little while. It won’t be much longer."
When asked whether he planned additional measures to curb rising fuel costs after floating the idea of eliminating the federal gas tax, Trump replied “maybe” before appearing to dismiss the gas prices.
The national average for gasoline has climbed to $4.55 per gallon, up from $2.98 since the conflict began at the end of February, according to the American Automobile Association.
“'Peanuts' isn't how my constituents would describe the spiking gas prices that make everyday life more expensive,” argued New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. “POTUS isn't paying for this war. Middle class Americans are, and he couldn't care less.”
"New Hampshire families and small businesses have paid over $70 million more for gas since the war in Iran began," he said.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who has frequently clashed with Trump, said the President was “out of touch.”
And the criticism continued, with House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts insisting that families “can’t afford Trump’s skyrocket gas prices.”
Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan claimed that “no problem exists to Trump until it affects him personally.”
This is not the first time Trump has dismissed concerns about the economic fallout of the Iran war and its impact on Americans.
“I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation,” Trump told reporters. “I don’t think about anybody. I think about one thing: We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon. That’s all.”
How the affordability crisis in the U.S. has been exacerbated by the Iran war
Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans of Pennsylvania, also criticizing the President’s "peanuts" remark, argued that “American drivers have paid $40 billion more for gas since Trump’s war of choice began.”
A study conducted by Brown University found that the increase amounts to more than $300 per household.
Iran’s continued choke hold of the crucial passage has driven up energy prices and sparked concerns of a looming global food crisis.
In addition to the pressure caused by the disruption to the Strait, American consumers are also feeling the impact of Trump’s tariffs and climate risks.
An AP-NORC poll published on May 20 showed that 67% of Americans said they disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy.
Despite the low approval ratings, Trump’s grip over GOP voters has remained strong, with the Trump-backed candidates winning Republican primary elections throughout the country.
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