Vance blames gas price spikes on dictators’ actions
By The BriefBrief
U.S. Vice President JD Vance told voters at a Montana midterms rally that gas prices “skyrocket every time some tin-pot dictator decides to throw a tantrum.” Additional reporting linked the remark to rising costs amid the Iran war and said it drew comparisons with Trump.
WHO:U.S. Vice President JD Vance
WHAT:Vance said gas prices skyrocket when a dictator acts.
WHEN:Reported Oct 26, 2026 at 6:48 PM ET
WHERE:Montana, USA
WHY:Vance was explaining rising gas prices; additional reporting linked the higher costs to the Iran war.
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