According to a report by Fox News on Friday, May 1, 2026, Donald Trump has said global fuel prices will drop once the ongoing conflict involving Iran comes to an end.
The president made the remarks while addressing concerns over rising gasoline prices, which have remained high despite declines in other goods.
“When this war ends, gasoline and oil and everything, it’s going to come tumbling down,” Trump said.
He acknowledged that while prices of some items have reduced, fuel costs remain elevated.
“Other prices are way down, but gasoline’s high,” he noted.
Trump linked the issue directly to the broader geopolitical situation, saying stability would lead to lower energy costs.
He also stressed the importance of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
“You’ll have a world without a nuclear weapon with Iran. If you allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon, the world would be in great jeopardy. So it’s not going to happen,” he said.
According to him, ending the conflict would ease pressure on global markets and bring relief to consumers.
“As soon as the war ends, the gasoline prices will come down,” Trump added.
The comments come amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and concerns about the impact on global oil supply.
Analysts say conflicts in key oil-producing regions often lead to price spikes due to supply uncertainty.
Some experts agree that stability could help reduce prices, while others caution that multiple factors influence fuel costs, including production levels and global demand…Read_More…