Trump tells gas stations to cut pump prices or face "big problems"
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Trump's public pressure on fuel retailers to cut pump prices, citing crude near $68/bbl, reinforces near-term downside sentiment in refined products and crude benchmarks. Gasoline prices have already fallen for five consecutive weeks, and expectations for 2026 Brent/WTI averages were revised lower after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Tighter inventories remain a rebound risk, but current price transmission points lower.
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● Medium
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▼ Bearish
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump warned gasoline retailers that they could face "big problems" if they fail to lower prices at the pump, arguing that crude has fallen to about $68 a barrel and calling for a retail target of $2.50 per gallon.
The national average gasoline price stands at $3.91 per gallon and has declined for five consecutive weeks.
Following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, forecasts for 2026 average oil prices were revised down. Brent is now seen averaging $84.50 a barrel and WTI $79.49.
Analysts said tighter inventories could still trigger a rebound, but near-term pass-through dynamics point to a downward trend in prices.
