How are Ukraine strikes, Mideast war driving US fuel prices?

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How are Ukraine strikes, Mideast war driving US fuel prices?

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US fuel prices are rising amid the war with Iran and strikes on Russian refineries, with Donald Trump pointing to Ukrainian attacks as a cause. Analysts cited in the report say the US–Iran war is the main driver, adding political pressure ahead of the US midterm elections.

Ahead of next month's midterm US elections, Donald Trump has increasingly blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for surging energy prices back home, which are causing the president political headaches. However, analysts say the main driver of higher fuel prices remains the US–Iran war. - Which Russian sites have been targeted? -

World Conflict Politics Markets Commodities Energy fuel prices US-Iran war Ukraine Russian refineries oil markets US elections

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