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