Trump’s Illegal War on Iran Is Forcing American Families to Pay $1,753 More at the Gas Pump This Year

Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) has dropped a bombshell report revealing the full cost of Trump’s illegal war on Iran: an average American family faces paying $1,753 more on gas this year if prices hold at $4.54 per gallon. That’s a staggering 50 percent increase in gas prices since Trump launched his conflict in February, pushing fuel costs up by $1.56 per gallon.

This “pump bump” is not just a number—it’s a brutal blow to small businesses, workers, and families already drowning in rising costs for groceries, electricity, and health care. Markey’s analysis shows every driver of a gas-powered vehicle is now paying an average of $876 more annually per car, with two-car households doubling that pain.

Despite this hardship on Main Street, the fossil fuel industry is cashing in like never before. ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Shell, and BP collectively pocketed more than $75 billion in profits during Trump’s first year—proof that Trump’s policies are designed to pad corporate pockets, not ease the burden on everyday Americans.

Markey didn’t stop at exposing the pain. He’s actively fighting for relief for those crushed by Trump’s policies. He’s calling on retailers and shippers to refund tariffs unfairly passed onto consumers, demanding transparency from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on economic impacts, and pushing for legislation like the Small Business RELIEF Act to support those hammered by Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs.

The takeaway is clear: Trump’s war and economic policies are a one-two punch to American wallets—fueling corporate greed while families struggle to make ends meet. Instead of wasting taxpayer money on vanity projects and tax breaks for billionaires, Trump should end his illegal war on Iran and stop the squeeze on Main Street.

If we want accountability and real relief, we need to keep the pressure on—and keep these stories front and center.