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US gas prices surge fastest in states under Trump
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Summary: Trump vowed to maintain a naval blockade on Iran as US gas prices surged, with WTI rising toward $111 and Brent topping $126.
WHO: US President Donald Trump
WHAT: vow to maintain a naval blockade on Iran amid rising oil prices
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: Trump said the blockade is depriving Iran of oil revenue; explicit cause reported.
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