This article is a collection of letters to the editor regarding President Trump's handling of rising oil prices following the Iran war. Critics argue that Trump’s actions, such as launching an unprepared-for war with Iran and asking Ukraine to halt its operations against Russia, have led to severe economic consequences including skyrocketing fuel costs. Readers express concern over his management of foreign policy issues and their impact on domestic energy prices, suggesting he should be held accountable for these escalating costs.
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In September 2026, President Trump faced criticism over rising oil prices linked to his handling of conflicts involving Iran, Russia, and Ukraine. Critics argue that Trump's decision to instigate a war with Iran led to closures in the Strait of Hormuz, significantly impacting global oil supply and driving up fuel costs. Additionally, Trump pressured Ukraine to cease attacks on Russian diesel depots, blaming Ukraine for high diesel prices despite his own role in escalating tensions. Some commentators suggest that such actions demonstrate a lack of preparedness and poor judgment, questioning his ability to manage the country effectively. Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene echoed these sentiments, asserting that Trump bears responsibility for the soaring gas and diesel prices, predicting potential fuel costs reaching up to $7 per gallon for regular gasoline and $9 per gallon for diesel by the upcoming midterm elections.
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Trump asked Ukraine to stop bombing Russian diesel depots, blaming Ukraine for the astronomical price of diesel — while seemingly forgetting about what is going on in the Strait of Hormuz, after he instigated a war while negligently misapprehending the possible fallout.
left criticizes Trump's handling of the Iran war and its impact on oil prices
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The sky-high prices for gas and diesel are “Trump’s fault.” When he launched the war against Iran, his administration wasn’t prepared for the Strait of Hormuz closure, and now the attacks on Saudi Arabia are threatening a dramatic shortage of oil.
left blames Trump directly for high oil prices due to his actions
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Trump has spent $38 billion on the Iran War. What has our country gotten back from this? The Middle East is in turmoil and our gas prices have skyrocketed.
left criticizes Trump's war spending and its negative impact on oil prices
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For those followers of the president who say that his critics suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome, maybe they should pay closer attention to his actual derangement (“Hits on Vlad diesel hurt US: Trump,” Sept. 14).
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Hits → say → US
Trump asked Ukraine to stop bombing Russian diesel depots, blaming Ukraine for the astronomical price of diesel — while seemingly forgetting about what is going on in the Strait of Hormuz, after he instigated a war while negligently misapprehending the possible fallout.
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he → ask → fallout
Do any of his supporters ever question this man’s ability to run this country, or why so many are disturbed by his fecklessness and its fallout?
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many → question → fecklessness
I rarely agree with former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, but she’s 100% right: The sky-high prices for gas and diesel are “Trump’s fault.”
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prices → agree → gas
When he launched the war against Iran, his administration wasn’t prepared for the Strait of Hormuz closure, and now the attacks on Saudi Arabia are threatening a dramatic shortage of oil.
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attacks → launch → oil
It wouldn’t surprise me if gas reaches $7 a gallon and diesel sells for $9 a gallon by the midterm elections.
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diesel → surprise → elections
Trump has spent $38 billion on the Iran War.
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Trump → spend → War
What has our country gotten back from this?
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country → get → this
The Middle East is in turmoil and our gas prices have skyrocketed.
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prices → skyrocket → turmoil
The president should do the country a favor by firing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for mismanaging the war.
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president → do → war
The money could have been spent better.
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money → spend → ?
If the Iranians fully close the Strait of Hormuz in October to further raise oil prices, they would help the Democrats, who may will be more accommodating to their positions.
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who → close → positions
Trump can foil their plans with an executive order temporarily requiring all US oil companies to restrict their sales to domestic firms as long as the Iran standoff continues.
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standoff → foil → firms
Donald Trump claims the engagement with Iran is “small potatoes.”
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engagement → claim → Iran
However, many think he has made a mess of it, while others think he has made a meal of the conflict.
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he → think → conflict
The Issue: Mayor Mamdani plans to install 17 public toilets across New York City that will cost $235K each.
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that → plan → K
What do you think these toilets will be used for?
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toilets → think → What
As my grandmother told me, “First, think of the consequences”: $4 million down the drain.
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grandmother → tell → drain
The Bronx
I submit it’s a total lie when the city says the toilets will cost $235K per unit (“Zo takes the throne,” Sept. 16).
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Zo → submit → throne
I worked on automatic public pay toilets (APTs) for the New York City Council Planning and Land Use Division many years ago.
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I → work → Division
Every time, the city opted not to install APTs because they were grossly expensive to buy, maintain and construct — along with fears of crime and terrorism: We feared that some idiot would place a bomb in one.
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idiot → opt → one
I doubt the administration factored in finding a site for these ADA-compliant units on crowded New York City sidewalks, or the cost to connect the APTs to water, sewer and electricity.
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administration → doubt → water
These units must be maintained every day; when we were doing it years ago, an attendant was required to watch and clean these units.
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attendant → maintain → units
Think about how much that costs.
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that → think → much
In a city with a huge budget deficit, wasting money on APTs is irresponsible.
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wasting → waste → APTs
The smart move is to forget about APTs.
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move → forget → APTs
Letters are subject to editing for clarity, length, accuracy, and style.
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Letters → edit → clarity
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