US diesel prices hit record highs in September and remain near historic highs, with prices in states like California exceeding $8.21 a gallon
US President Donald Trump has blamed Kiev for record-high fuel prices in the US, saying they are no longer driven by the Iran war but by Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries. He also pointed to policies pursued by Democrat-led states as a contributing factor.
In a Truth Social post on Monday, Trump said: “What’s driving up gasoline is no longer the Strait of Hormuz, because record numbers of barrels are coming out now on an almost daily basis, but the word, ‘refineries,’” adding that Russian refineries “are being blown up by Ukraine.”
Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Russian refineries and other petroleum-linked facilities in recent months, disrupting production and contributing to fuel shortages and price hikes.
Moscow responded by restricting exports of gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products. The diesel ban is currently in effect until the end of October. Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the strikes cost around 1% of GDP, but said damaged facilities are being quickly restored and the country’s energy system has significant reserve capacity.
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This is not the first time Trump has lashed out at Kiev over the strikes. During a visit to Ireland last month, he blamed Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky directly, saying: “Zelensky has to do one thing. He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia… Don’t hit diesel fuel, because that’s hurting the world.”
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