Trump claims US fuel prices ‘not very high’ as costs surge amid Iran war

National average gas price stands at about $4.16 per gallon as Americans grapple with price hikes sparked by the war

Donald Trump has claimed US fuel prices are “not very high, relatively speaking” as his administration grapples with affordability concerns after the surge in costs sparked by his war on Iran.

The national average gas price stood at about $4.16 per gallon on Tuesday, according to AAA – $0.37 lower than a month ago, but still about $1 more expensive than the same time last year.