Former US Congresswoman Slams Trump..."King of Oil with Gasoline at $4.1?"

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As US gasoline prices rose to $4.1 per gallon, Marjorie Taylor Greene directly refuted former US President Donald Trump's self-proclaimed title of 'King of Oil.'

According to Benzinga on August 2 (local time), former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized Trump's post emphasizing the surge in US crude oil exports. Trump wrote on Truth Social, "Crude oil exports are skyrocketing thanks to President Donald Trump." The image attached to the post stated, "America is now the King of Oil."

Greene stated on X (formerly Twitter), "National gasoline prices are $4.1 and diesel prices are $5.36." She further asserted, "The illegal and pointless war with Iran is crushing the people who voted expecting an end to foreign wars and lower prices and gasoline costs." Greene criticized the Trump administration's publicity methods, saying, "It's foolish for a billionaire president to post such things."

While Trump touted America's energy dominance and expanded crude oil exports as achievements, the Middle East situation fueled supply instability in the international energy market. Tensions between the US and Iran escalated, and Houthi rebels threatened to blockade Saudi Arabia, increasing concerns about shipping disruptions in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Strait of Hormuz. The US attacked Iranian targets under the pretext of protecting commercial vessels.

A 50% tariff imposed on Canadian products also raised concerns about US energy security. Although Canadian crude oil was exempt from tariffs, Canada accounts for a significant portion of US crude oil imports, thus trade disputes between the two countries fueled market instability. A shortage of international refining facilities, declining inventories, and limited surplus refining capacity also increased the likelihood of additional supply shocks.

Greene's public criticism highlighted the gap between increased US crude oil exports and the fuel cost burden felt by the public. As the Trump administration boasts of expanding energy production, military clashes with Iran and instability in major maritime shipping lanes are fueling political debate over gasoline and diesel prices within the US.

[Article Key Summary]

-Marjorie Taylor Greene refuted Trump's claim of being the 'King of Oil' by presenting gasoline at $4.1 and diesel at $5.36.

-Greene criticized that the war with Iran increased the burden on American voters who expected an end to overseas conflicts and price stability.

-US-Iran tensions, instability in major maritime shipping lanes, and a shortage of refining facilities are raising concerns about international energy supply.

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