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Trump Defends Oil Price Surge Amid Iran Nuclear Standoff

March 9 – March 9, 2026

President Trump justifies rising oil costs as a necessary sacrifice for global security, sparking a sharp political clash with Governor Newsom over the economic burden on American households.

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Oil prices near $120 a barrel as Trump calls it 'small price to pay' for 'peace'

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