Blue Press Journal

Tag: oil market

  • Trump’s Diesel Gimmicks Won’t Fool Voters: Why Middle East War—Not Executive Orders—Drives Fuel Prices

    by Winston Wendell

    As Donald Trump desperately seeks a political quick fix ahead of the midterms, his administration is prepared to put on yet another economic sideshow. The reported President’s proposed executive orders, are to curb soaring diesel prices represent a convenient political spectacle to hide the Trump administration’s own unsavory conduct in regards to the Iranian crisis.

    Shell fuel price sign listing Unleaded 4.15, Plus 4.35, Premium 4.55, Diesel 4.89, and V-Power 4.79; Credit self serve and Debit/Cash.

    The obvious truth is that any executive orders related to diesel will have little to do with Trump’s ability to affect the situation. The fuel is a globally traded commodity, the price of which is subject to the forces of supply and demand. A presidential fiat will not change the fundamentals of the market, no matter how much Trump wants to believe in his magical thinking. Even eliminating the Federal tax on diesel is little consolation to the record high prices. The President himself seems to recognize this, which is why he oscillates between the idea of banning diesel exports and then cancelling the ban just a few days later. Trump simply does not have the competence to meaningfully address the energy crisis.

    Instead of accepting responsibility for his role in the crisis, Trump tries to shift the blame. In truth, Trump’s bellicose rhetoric towards Iran is the catalyst which has driven up the prices of oil and, by extension, diesel. The mere threat of conflict causes financial markets to tighten their belts, with energy prices spiking at the first sign of trouble. The instability in the Middle East is a risk factor which affects the entire supply chain, from shipping and refining to retail sales.

    Trump’s proposed executive orders are an attempt to obfuscate his involvement in the crisis, while also serving as a distraction for the public. By attacking Iran in the first place he created the problem. Trump is once again proven to be unprepared to deal with situations of this scale. He is a politician first and a President last, willing to sacrifice American interests and lives on his political whims. As long as Trump continues his reckless crusade against Iran, the American consumers will suffer the consequences of skyrocketing diesel prices.

  • Why Donald Trump’s War on Iran Was a Costly Mistake

    Blue Press Journal – Donald Trump’s decision to launch a full‑scale war on Iran has already proven disastrous for the U.S. economy. By disrupting the Strait of Hormuz—through which about 20 % of global oil shipments flow—the conflict spiked crude prices by nearly 12 % in just two weeks, Reuters. Higher pump prices translate directly into elevated consumer‑price inflation, eroding purchasing power for American families already strained by lingering post‑pandemic price hikes, Bloomberg.

    Beyond the immediate fuel shock, the war has forced the Federal Reserve to confront a new inflationary spiral, prompting talks of an accelerated rate‑hike cycle that could choke off economic growth,Wall Street Journal. The longer‑term fallout is even more severe: sustained military spending drains fiscal resources, drives up the national debt, and distorts capital allocation away from productive sectors such as renewable energy and infrastructure—areas critical for long‑term competitiveness, NY Times.

    Critics argue that Trump’s reckless foreign policy ignored diplomatic alternatives and ignored expert warnings that a regional conflict would trigger a global supply‑chain crunch, AP News. The result is a distorted economy, soaring living costs, and an American public paying the price for a war that could have been avoided.