16 APR 2026
United States

Trump downplays high US gas prices

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 20:32 UTC · 1 source

President Donald Trump has publicly downplayed concerns about high gasoline prices in the United States. When asked by a reporter how much longer Americans would continue to see these high prices, Trump responded, 'Well, they are not very high.' This statement comes amid ongoing economic pressures and follows reports of a significant surge in US import prices.

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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 20:32 UTC · First reported: 2h ago