# Trump Faces Midterm Fuel Reckoning

> Trump's gas prices surge as Iran war disrupts supplies, nearing Biden's average.
- Title: Trump Faces Midterm Fuel Reckoning · Nationalpost | Shortify
- Summary: Trump's gas prices surge as Iran war disrupts supplies, nearing Biden's average. Trump's average gasoline price under second term is nearing Biden's $3.47…
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/news/world/trump-faces-midterm-fuel-reckoning-as-gas-prices-near-bidens-average
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- Topics: trump, biden, gas prices, iran war, midterm elections, energy costs, news, politics
## Trump's Energy Claims
Trump vowed to slash gasoline prices below $2 a gallon during 2024 election.
## Iran War Impact
Iran war launched in February disrupted global fuel supplies and stretched stockpiles thin.
## Price Surge
Gasoline prices surged 40% to over $4 a gallon under Trump's second term.
## Biden Comparison
Trump's average gasoline price nearing Biden's $3.47 average by Nov 3 election.
## Key takeaway

Trump's average gasoline price under second term is nearing Biden's $3.47 average by Nov 3 election.