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Trump blames rising diesel price on Russia-Ukraine war

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Trump blames rising diesel price on Russia-Ukraine war. (2026, September 14). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-blames-rising-diesel-price-on-russia-ukraine-war/

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President Trump used social media to attribute the increase in diesel prices primarily to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, rather than issues with Iran. CBS News reporter Aidan Stretch provides additional context on this statement.

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U.S. President Donald Trump backed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie called for his impeachment, with Attorney General Todd Blanche stating Hegseth was "doing a phenomenal job." The cost of the ongoing war with Iran reached $33.4 billion by mid-June according to military estimates, and could rise further monthly based on projections from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Meanwhile, Trump downplayed his role in rising oil prices, instead blaming Ukraine for targeting Russia's refineries and causing diesel shortages. He claimed both sides agreed to stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure to stabilize fuel prices. Additionally, Trump said he was open to peace talks with Iran but maintained the final decision would rest with him.

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Trump blames rising diesel price on Russia-Ukraine war President Trump said on social media that the rising diesel price is mostly due to the Russia-Ukraine war and not Iran.

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2026-09-14 · CBS News

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Trump blames rising diesel price on Russia-Ukraine war President Trump said on social media that the rising diesel price is mostly due to the Russia-Ukraine war and not Iran. asserted

price → blame → war

CBS News' Aidan Stretch has more. asserted

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