Americans Blame Trump for High Gas Prices; Ex-Transportation Secretary Offers Optimistic View

Americans are largely blaming former President Trump for high and rising fuel prices. This comes as his former transportation secretary, Elaine Chao, described the US as being in a 'good place' with $4.50 gas and encouraged road trips.

8 May, 01:02 — 8 May, 01:02

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Trump’s transportation secretary says US in a ‘good place’ with $4.50 gas and encourages Americans to take a road trip

Sean Duffy boasted that oil prices had dipped below $100 a barrel after Trump’s war in Iran caused the cost of gas to more than double

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Trump’s transportation secretary says US in a ‘good place’ with $4.50 gas and encourages Americans to take a road trip

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Americans Blame Trump for High Gas Prices; Ex-Transportation Secretary Offers Optimistic View

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Trump’s transportation secretary says US in a ‘good place’ with $4.50 gas and encourages Americans to take a road trip

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Trump’s transportation secretary says US in a ‘good place’ with $4.50 gas and encourages Americans to take a road trip

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