News · 19 May 2026
Trump's Russian oil move targets rising fuel, voter anger
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Rising fuel prices have caused significant voter frustration, leading the Trump administration to address the economic impact. The US extended a waiver on Russian oil sales, as President Donald Trump works to contain the ongoing rise in fuel costs. Officials are also scrambling to contain the broader economic and political fallout from the war with Iran.
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