Greene Blames Trump for $6.20 Gas Prices Amid Iran Conflict

The national average price for regular gasoline reached $4.44 per gallon on Thursday. This figure reflects a 40-cent increase over the past month. Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) attributed the cost spike directly to President Trump. She described the current fuel prices as ridiculous in a video posted on Tuesday.

Greene stood outside a California gas station to highlight specific pump prices. Regular gas cost $6.19 per gallon in that location. Diesel reached $8.49 per gallon. She noted that average diesel costs in her home state of Georgia also exceeded $6 per gallon. The former congresswoman stated that fuel costs are way too high regardless of the state.

Iran Conflict Drives Price Increases

Fuel costs have risen as the Iran conflict approaches its seventh month. The Islamic Republic has restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. US military escort efforts have failed to restore pre-war traffic levels. Greene argued that diesel is essential for delivering food and goods. She called for an immediate end to the war in Iran.

The Congressional Budget Office reported on Tuesday that the conflict impacts inflation forecasts. If the war continues, inflation could be 0.5 percentage points higher in Q1 2027. This projection exceeds previous CBO estimates. The economic pressure extends beyond fuel to broader consumer goods.

Political Rift Intensifies Over Economics

Greene resigned from Congress earlier this year following a feud with the president. Trump pulled his support for her in November. She criticized his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. She also argued that he lacks focus on lowering costs. Greene has previously described Israeli military actions in Gaza as genocide.

The White House has not yet responded to requests for comment. The administration faces growing pressure over domestic economic issues. The price of regular gas was $2.98 per gallon two days before the conflict began. The current $4.44 average represents a significant shift from that baseline. Market volatility remains tied to geopolitical developments in the region.

Market Data Tracks Rising Costs

AAA data shows a 17-cent weekly increase in gas prices. This trend aligns with supply chain disruptions caused by the conflict. The source GN auto markets/energy: gasoline prices tracks these daily fluctuations. Investors monitor these figures for signals on inflation and consumer spending. The data provides a clear benchmark for the economic impact of the war.