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Coverage dated March 8, 2026

Oil More Than 40% Since Start Of Iran War, Trump Says Its A ‘Small Price To Pay’

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President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about soaring oil prices, saying it was only a short-term issue and a “small price to pay” for the destruction of Iran’s “nuclear threat.”

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  1. FOX Business

    Amid Iran war, President Trump suggests short-term oil price spike is 'small price to pay' for peace (opens FOX Business)

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    As Americans face rising prices at the pump, President Donald Trump asserted that the spike in oil prices is a "small price to pay" to achieve peace.

  2. The Daily Signal

    High Oil Prices ‘Small Price to Pay’ for ‘Peace,’ Trump Declares (opens The Daily Signal)

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    President Donald Trump says high oil prices are a “small price to pay” in the fight against Iran that began over a week ago.

  3. Forbes

    Oil More Than 40% Since Start Of Iran War, Trump Says Its A ‘Small Price To Pay’ (opens Forbes)

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    President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about soaring oil prices, saying it was only a short-term issue and a “small price to pay” for the destruction of Iran’s “nuclear threat.”

  4. Newsweek

    Donald Trump reacts as oil prices skyrocket: "Very small price to pay" (opens Newsweek)

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    Global oil prices have now soared to their highest level since 2022 following the launch of Operation Epic Fury.

  5. New York Post

    Trump says short term oil price spikes ‘very small price’ for peace (opens New York Post)

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    President Trump has claimed spiking short-term oil costs triggered by Operation Epic Fury is a “very small price” to pay for peace.

  6. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Trump says oil prices are a 'very small price to pay' for safety and peace (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    President Donald Trump took to social media on Sunday, posting about the war in Iran's impact on oil prices.

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