由于特朗普封锁霍尔木兹海峡, 而伊朗紧张局势导致天然气价格上. Gas prices high as Trump blocks Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions.

美国总统特朗普承认汽油价格可能在11月中期选举期间保持高位, 并承认他对伊朗的军事行动带来政治风险. President Trump acknowledged gasoline prices could remain high through the November midterm elections, admitting political risk from his military actions against Iran. 由于价格超过每加4美元, 他宣布美国海军封锁霍尔木兹海峡的和平谈判失败后. As prices exceed $4 per gallon, he announced a U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks. 批评者质疑这一策略, 这场冲突损害了他的支持率, 而共和党人担心失去国会. Critics question the strategy, and the conflict has damaged his approval ratings while worrying Republicans about losing Congress.