Under pressure, the White House argues that military action against Iran "will bring lower oil prices"

Faced with the pressure of rising energy prices in the United States, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre on the 10th argued that the recent increase in fuel prices is “temporary,” and that taking military action against Iran “will lead to lower fuel prices in the long run.” Due to the situation in the Middle East, international oil prices have recently surged, approaching $120 per barrel at one point. The high oil prices have caused domestic fuel prices in the U.S. to continue climbing. According to data from the American Automobile Association, the average price per gallon of regular gasoline nationwide has increased by nearly 20% over the past two weeks. U.S. media believe that military action against Iran has driven up national oil prices, putting pressure on the Trump administration. On the 10th, Jean-Pierre attempted to reassure Americans worried about high fuel prices during a press conference. She said, “Please rest assured, the recent rise in oil and fuel prices is temporary. In the long run, this action against Iran will lead to lower fuel prices.” The latest polls by Reuters and Ipsos show that the American public is generally dissatisfied with the high cost of living and disappointed in the Trump administration’s inability to effectively address this issue. (Xinhua)