Energy Donald Trump, Oil Market Obliterator. Most presidents can’t be directly blamed for gas prices going up. Trump is the exception. Trump and the GOP condemned Biden for a gas price spike he didn’t cause, and for his efforts to ease the shock on American consumers. Trump did this deliberately.March 11, 2026
Energy Trump voter complains about skyrocketing gas prices and admits he misses “Uncle Joe” Biden, blaming himself for voting wrongMarch 11, 2026
Energy US Navy Tells Shipping Industry Hormuz Escorts Not Possible For Now. The Navy’s assessments spell continued disruption to Middle East oil exports, and contradicts Trump. “There are not enough naval vessels to do that… One or two vessels can be overwhelmed by a swarm of fast boats or drones.”March 11, 2026
Energy IEA agrees to record release of emergency oil reserves in an effort to calm surging pricesMarch 11, 2026
Energy Trump says U.S. will build first refinery in 50 years with investment from India’s Reliance IndustriesMarch 11, 2026