Coverage dated September 17, 2026

Trump: Surging gas costs are 'very inexpensive price to pay' for Iran war

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President Trump referred to surging gas prices as a small “price to pay” for the U.S. war in Iran while speaking to a crowd of supporters Wednesday in North Carolina. “It’s a very inexpensive price to pay for what we've done. Remember that. It's a little more. Frankly, even if it was a lot more,” [.

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MLive
Trump calls gas a ‘very inexpensive’ price to pay. Americans say otherwise. (opens MLive)
Published Sep 17, 2026
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Gas prices across the U.S. have skyrocketed since Trump launched the war in Iran six months ago.
WOWK Charleston
Trump: Surging gas costs are 'very inexpensive price to pay' for Iran war (opens WOWK Charleston)
Published Sep 17, 2026
WOWK Charleston's feed description
President Trump referred to surging gas prices as a small “price to pay” for the U.S. war in Iran while speaking to a crowd of supporters Wednesday in North Carolina. “It’s a very inexpensive price to pay for what we've done. Remember that. It's a little more. Frankly, even if it was a lot more,” [.
Money Talks News
Trump Says Rising Gas Prices Are a ‘Small Price to Pay’ for Iran War (opens Money Talks News)
Published Sep 17, 2026
Money Talks News's feed description
Drivers are paying $4.43 a gallon nationwide, up $1.20 from last year, while the president predicts prices will soon reverse course

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