President Trump addresses fuel price concerns amid military operations against Iran

In an exclusive interview with Reuters, U.S. President Donald Trump stated he is not concerned about rising fuel prices resulting from regional conflicts and military actions against Iran. Trump emphasized that his current priority is the ongoing military operation, dismissing the impact on gasoline prices as secondary. The President expressed confidence that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open, asserting that the Iranian fleet is effectively neutralized. He confirmed that there are no current plans to release U.S. strategic petroleum reserves. While Trump previously estimated a 4-5 week timeline for the operation, military and political analysts remain skeptical, citing a lack of clarity regarding the U.S. government's ultimate strategic objectives. International oil prices have reportedly risen by 16% since the conflict began on Saturday, with U.S. gasoline prices increasing by 27 cents.