US senator blames Trump’s Iran war for surge in fuel prices

US senator blames Trump’s Iran war for surge in fuel prices A Democratic lawmaker has condemned the US-Israeli war on Iran, linking the conflict to rising fuel costs across the United States. Senator Chris Murphy said prices in his home state of Connecticut have surged, placing pressure on households already facing economic strain. In a video posted on X, he said petrol is nearing $5 per gallon, while diesel is close to $6.