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JB Pritzker Slams Fed Rate Hike as He Says Trump’s Iran War Has Added $107 Billion to Gas and Diesel Costs: ‘Working People Will Have to Foot the Bill’

Sep 17, 2026 · 05:39 AM ET· updated 1h ago
JB Pritzker Slams Fed Rate Hike as He Says Trump’s Iran War Has Added $107 Billion to Gas and Diesel Costs: ‘Working People Will Have to Foot the Bill’

Illinois Gov. Pritzker blasts the Fed rate hike, warning of higher borrowing costs, while criticizing Trump over surging fuel prices.

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A governor is upset that the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, making loans more expensive for people. He also says recent events made gas prices go up a lot.

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