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Trump told a North Carolina rally that rising gas prices are a small price to pay for the U.S. war in Iran and predicted they will fall. The remarks came as national gas and diesel prices jumped amid the conflict, analysts warned of uncertainty, and polls showed broad disapproval of Trump's economic handling.
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Analysts warn U.S. gasoline and diesel prices could spike further due to Middle East conflict and Russian supply disruptions, with national averages already high. The article cites AAA data and industry analysts, and includes Energy Secretary Chris Wright blaming Democratic refinery closures for refining problems.
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Stickers mocking President Trump for high gas prices have appeared on pumps, mirroring the 'I did that' decals used against Joe Biden in 2022. The article reports record diesel and elevated gasoline prices amid the Iran war and attacks on oil shipping, along with Trump's defense of the conflict.
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The op-ed argues that data centers are central to U.S. military, economic, and political security and urges President Trump to treat their expansion as a Cold War-style contest with China. It recommends federal siting, a data-centers czar, and messaging from national-security officials to overcome local and state resistance.