Why has Washington failed to curb rising fuel prices?

While global economies grapple with crises resulting from disruptions in oil and petroleum supplies, the United States is facing unprecedented diesel prices and the highest gasoline rates since the summer of 2022. Despite government efforts to curb these increases, the upward trend continues, intensifying inflationary pressure on the domestic economy. According to experts, this situation has limited the options of the Donald Trump administration regarding Iran, as concerns over domestic price reactions prevent the expansion of military objectives to include Iranian energy infrastructure. Energy expert Richard Westerdale suggests that prices will not return to pre-war levels until stability is restored in the Strait of Hormuz. To combat this crisis, the US administration has implemented measures such as releasing strategic reserves and easing environmental regulations, but analysts note these steps have yet to have a tangible impact on the market. Furthermore, declining US diesel and gasoline inventories, coupled with supply chain challenges, have further complicated the situation. Ultimately, the pressure from fuel prices, acting as a decisive factor in electoral outcomes, has become the Achilles' heel of the Trump administration's strategy toward Iran.