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Trump Says He Will 'Never Apologize' for $4 Gas, but Analyst Says Americans Are Paying $2.35 Billion More Weekly

Aug 17, 2026 · 01:59 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Trump Says He Will 'Never Apologize' for $4 Gas, but Analyst Says Americans Are Paying $2.35 Billion More Weekly

Trump defends high gas prices amid war with Iran, but GasBuddy analyst warns Americans are paying billions in excess costs weekly.

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Gas prices stayed high during a conflict, costing American families extra money each week. When you watch energy stocks, notice if world events make prices jump—that shows how news beyond a company controls what we pay.

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