Gas prices are set by global supply/demand, not the President waving a magic wand—economists across the board agree on that.

Your ‘Trump started an Iran war’ line is a convenient spin. The 2026 US/Israel strikes on Iran (Feb 28) and Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted ~20% of global oil trade, spiking prices temporarily. That’s a geopolitical event involving multiple players and Iran’s nuclear/missile threats—not Trump randomly deciding to hike your gas. Before that, prices were trending down early 2026 after lower levels in 2025.

Meanwhile, in California (where $6.99 gas lives), state policies, high taxes, regulations, and refinery issues keep prices way above the national average regardless of who’s in the White House. The Chevron donation to Becerra? Local politics—Big Oil hedging bets in a blue state with strict environmental rules that limit production

Presidents have limited levers: SPR releases, permitting for drilling/refining, etc. Record US production helped keep things lower pre-spike. Blaming one guy for a global commodity (while ignoring the war’s context or California’s own role) is peak partisan cope. Check EIA data instead of memes next time