How Trump’s Energy Policy Shielded America from Sky-High Gas Prices

When President Donald Trump prioritized restoring America’s energy independence, critics scoffed. But now, with tensions flaring in the Middle East and fears of an oil price shock rippling across the globe, that decision looks more vital — and smarter — than ever.

In the wake of U.S. strikes that dismantled Iran’s nuclear program, many expected oil prices to surge past $130 a barrel, threatening to drive up gas prices for American families overnight. Instead, something remarkable happened: by Monday evening, oil prices had dropped below $70 a barrel.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright summed it up best on Fox News: “This is the collective benefit of President Trump’s energy dominance agenda.” In short — because the U.S. is producing more of its own energy than ever before, America is insulated from global shocks that once would have sent fuel costs through the roof.

Wright elaborated in an interview with Breitbart, noting: “Not only is the United States by far the largest producer of oil in the world today, and by a factor of two, the biggest producer of natural gas in the world today, but we have a rational policy around energy.” That rational policy has paid off at a critical moment.

It’s a stark contrast to the previous administration, which weakened domestic energy production and left America more dependent on foreign sources. At one point, there was even talk under President Biden’s leadership of buying oil from Iran — an idea that would look even more reckless given today’s realities.

This outcome isn’t just good luck. It’s the result of a deliberate strategy to protect Americans from exactly this kind of volatility — a strategy that has kept fuel prices stable at a time when they could have spiraled out of control.

Watch the video below to see how Trump’s energy policy helped America avoid a potential disaster — and why energy independence matters more now than ever:

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