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Trump says oil and gas prices will stay high until after midterms

Trump tied the elevated energy prices to the Iran war and said they will not ease until after the midterm election period.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Trade & Tariffs

President Donald Trump said oil and gas prices will not fall until shortly after the midterm elections, according to CNBC Markets and CNBC World.

He linked the current level of energy prices to the Iran war, arguing that the conflict has kept costs elevated.

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Sources

CNBC MarketsTrump says oil and gas prices won't fall until 'right after' midterm election
CNBC WorldTrump says oil and gas prices won't fall until 'right after' midterm election

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