Trump Blames Allies For Price Hikes

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1. 14 Sep

   Trump on Sunday called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to stop targeting Russian diesel infrastructure, saying the attacks were causing a shortage of the fuel that is "hurting the world".

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• 15 Sep Trump attempts last-ditch move to slash skyrocketing US gas prices with desperate plea to his biggest frenemiesPresident Donald Trump made a social media post claiming Ukraine and Russia had agreed to stop targeting each other's energy infrastructure in an attempt to lower record-high US diesel fuel prices. Diesel fuel reached a new high of $6.23 per gallon on the day of his announcement, surpassing the previous record set under former President Joe Biden. Trump attributes the price hikes primarily to the Russia-Ukraine war…Daily Mail
• 15 Sep Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, says attacks causing shortageOn September 13, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop strikes on Russian diesel fuel infrastructure, citing a global shortage and record-high prices in the U.S. of over $6 per gallon. The situation worsened after Russia banned diesel exports in July following months of Ukrainian attacks on its oil industry, compounding shortages exacerbated by reduced shipments…The Hindu
• 15 Sep Trump blames Kyiv for diesel shortagePresident Trump criticized Ukraine for hitting Russian refineries over the weekend, which he claims has caused an increase in diesel prices and is detrimental to global markets. Meanwhile, Russia intensified its attacks on Ukraine with more than 2,000 drones and nearly 80 missiles last week, according to President Zelenskyy. The Financial Times reports that Russian drones are now evading Ukrainian air defenses at…Semafor
• 14 Sep Trump blames rise in diesel prices on Ukrainian strikes against Russian oil refineriesPresident Trump attributes the increase in diesel prices to Ukrainian military strikes on Russian oil refineries. In a statement, he called for an end to these attacks by Ukraine, asserting they are responsible for driving up fuel costs. CBS News reporters Ed O'Keefe and Aaron MacLean provide coverage of this claim.CBS News
• 14 Sep Trump blames rising diesel price on Russia-Ukraine warPresident 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.CBS News
• 14 Sep Trump says ‘open’ to engaging with IranOn September 14, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump stated on his Truth Social network that he is open to engaging in talks with Iran regarding the ongoing war in West Asia. This comes after weeks of reluctance from Trump about initiating negotiations. He also predicted an end to the conflict shortly before or after the upcoming midterm elections in November 2026, suggesting potential significant drops in oil prices…The Hindu
• 14 Sep Why is Trump warning Zelenskyy not to hit Russian diesel refineries?President Trump advised Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to stop targeting Russian diesel refineries, arguing that such attacks are causing a global diesel shortage and harming the world economy. The article details how Ukraine’s military strikes on Russian oil facilities have reduced Russia's fuel exports significantly since February 2023, with data showing exports dropping from an average of 860,000 barrels per day…Al Jazeera
• 14 Sep Kremlin welcomes Trump's call on Ukraine to halt strikes on diesel facilitiesThe Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's call for Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel facilities, which Trump says are causing fuel shortages globally. This comes as Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries have reduced Russia’s fuel production, leading to gasoline shortages across the country and affecting national morale ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections from…The Straits Times
• 14 Sep Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree to stop energy strikes as US diesel prices soar past $6President Trump stated via Truth Social that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to cease attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure following criticism from Trump about Ukraine's strikes on Russian facilities. He claims this agreement has reduced pressure on global diesel prices, which reached an all-time high of $6.23 per gallon according to AAA.New York Post
• 14 Sep WATCH: Trump blames Ukraine for rising diesel costsOn September 13, 2026, President Trump accused Ukraine of causing rising diesel costs by allegedly attacking Russian refineries, which he claims has led to fuel shortages. The president's comments place the responsibility for increased diesel prices squarely on Ukraine’s actions against Russia’s energy infrastructure.ABC News (US)

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