US Vice-President JD Vance has addressed concerns over rising gasoline prices, saying international conflicts and global instability have historically contributed to fuel price increases.
Speaking at a Republican rally ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, Vance acknowledged that Americans continue to face economic pressures and said more work was needed to address inflation.
JD Vance says US gas prices remain high, arguing that geopolitical tensions can trigger sharp increases in fuel costs
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Vance referred to previous periods of rising fuel costs, including 1979, 2001, 2007 and 2022, when Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
He said gasoline prices have tended to rise during international crises and argued that political leaders must consider the wider global factors affecting energy markets.
“Gas prices skyrocket every time some tin-pot dictator decides to throw a tantrum,” Vance said, while criticising the Democratic Party’s approach to energy policy.
He argued that Democrats had not offered sufficient solutions to the problem beyond expanding wind energy.
His remarks prompted debate on social media, with some users discussing the relationship between international conflicts and fuel prices.
The comments come as the United States remains involved in the conflict with Iran, which has contributed to concerns about energy costs and market uncertainty.
The average US price of regular gasoline reached $4.12 per gallon on October 19, up 40.6% from $2.93 a year earlier. Prices ranged from $2.67 in January to $4.35 in May. The average for 2026 so far stood at $3.71 per gallon, compared with $2.98 in 2025.
With midterm elections approaching, fuel affordability and inflation remain important issues for American voters, while both parties continue to debate the policies needed to stabilise energy costs.
