Trump tries to calm: "Fuel prices are rising because of the war in Ukraine"

US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, claiming that the rise in global diesel prices is mainly due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, and not the confrontation with Iran. According to him, Ukraine agreed not to attack Russian energy targets, and Russia agreed to do the same.

US President Donald Trump posted on the social network Truth Social, attempting to allay concerns over rising fuel prices. Trump claimed that the increase in global diesel prices is primarily due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, and not the confrontation with Iran. According to him, an agreement was reached between the sides: "Ukraine agreed not to attack Russian energy targets. Russia agreed to do the same!" The post attempts to divert attention from tensions with Iran as a factor in the price increase, presenting the war in Ukraine as the main cause. The article quotes only Trump, without additional sources or independent market analysis.