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Trump Borrows From Democrats’ Playbook With Attack on High Gas Prices

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 05 August 2026, 11:52 UTC By Kevin Crowley 1 min read
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Trump Borrows From Biden Playbook With Attack on High Gas Prices President’s criticisms of Big Oil echo the strategy used by his predecessor. This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy.

Trump Borrows From Biden Playbook With Attack on High Gas Prices President’s criticisms of Big Oil echo the strategy used by his predecessor. This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy. Today, reporter Kevin Crowley looks at how Trump’s rhetoric about the high cost of fuel is starting to echo that of his predecessor. The recent surge in US gasoline prices is creating an awkward political moment for President Donald Trump’s relationship with Big Oil.
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