Marjorie Taylor Greene renewed criticism of President Donald Trump on Friday, noting that the “skyrocketing cost of diesel and gas are directly caused by two wars, Russia/Ukraine and Iran.”
The former Republican congresswoman from Georgia wrote on X that “Diesel is now the highest in history at $5.82 national average.”
Greene Corners Trump on War Pledges
Greene noted that “Trump said he would end the Russia/Ukraine war day one and he should have never started the Iran war.” She went on to say that both of these “failed campaign promises” are “hurting Americans,” as the cost of goods rise “as everything gets delivered by diesel.” Greene has criticized Trump over the Iran war, previously as well.
Greene, who was a longtime ally of Trump, has increasingly disagreed with him on foreign policy.
What’s Driving Diesel Prices Higher
Diesel prices have risen sharply since summer, driven in part by disruptions to global refining capacity amid geopolitical conflicts.
Last year, Ukrainian drone and missile strikes knocked out several Russian oil refineries, cutting into the global supply of refined fuel.
Separately, tensions stemming from the Iran conflict have raised concerns about oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global crude exports.
How High Diesel Has Really Climbed
According to American Automobile Association data, a federation of motor clubs in North America that tracks daily retail fuel prices across the U.S., diesel averaged $5.60 a gallon on Aug. 31, nearing but not yet surpassing the June 2022 record of $5.816. It has since hit a record nominal high of $5.85, surpassing both the 2022 mark and the figure Greene cited.
A year ago, the national average stood at $3.71 a gallon.
In Georgia, the state Greene represented in Congress, diesel currently averages $5.64 a gallon, slightly below the national figure.
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