Gas Prices Surge as Politics Collide | Lexington News

Gas prices are surging toward $4 a gallon just before Labor Day — a record that hasn’t been seen on this holiday since 2012. Kentucky’s Governor Andy Beshear blames former President Trump’s foreign policy, especially Iran-related decisions, for disrupting oil flows and driving up costs. He argues restoring shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz through diplomacy is key to lowering prices. Meanwhile, Trump announced a new oil deal with Venezuela, claiming it will give the U.S. control over vast reserves and eventually slash gas prices — setting up a sharp political contrast over who’s really to blame and what can fix the crisis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5078480dcb3610c6