President Trump Faces Fuel Surge

U.S. gasoline and diesel prices surged sharply, with regular gas around $4.44 a gallon nationally. Diesel hit a record near $6.40, raising costs across trucking, farming, construction and heating. The spike stems from the Iran war and other global disruptions that have tightened oil supply. The administration is trying to add supply by loosening sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports and speeding domestic drilling approvals. President Donald Trump said the higher prices were a temporary cost of the war effort and would come down. Critics answered with anti-Trump stickers on pumps and goods. Experts warned the squeeze could last, with diesel moving toward $6.60.