Fact Check: Did Trump say rising fuel costs don’t concern him?

WASHINGTON, DC: As gas prices climb amid rising global tensions, a viral social media claim has put US President Donald Trump under scrutiny.

Posts allege he dismissed the surge as something that does not “concern” him, but the quote is circulating without verified context, raising questions about its authenticity. The spike in fuel costs is largely driven by the ongoing geopolitical conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has disrupted global oil markets.

Claim: Trump said rising fuel costs do not concern him

A crypto news account, Coinvo, which has around 337K followers, recently shared a post attributed to Donald Trump claiming he dismissed rising US gas prices, saying, “If gas prices rise, then let it rise. It doesn't concern me."

The post, which included an image of Trump alongside a gas pump, quickly went viral, gaining about 39K likes and over 7 million views.

It also sparked strong reactions in the comments, with many users criticizing the statement and referencing expectations that gas prices would fall under his leadership, leading to broader debate over economic priorities and campaign promises.

The viral post comes as fuel prices in the United States have increased in recent weeks. According to AAA, the average price of regular gasoline is currently about $4.13 per gallon, up from roughly $3.60 a month earlier.

Fact Check: Trump’s alleged quote is misleading

According to reports, the viral quote attributed to Donald Trump is misleading. Trump did comment on rising gas prices during a period of global oil market pressure, stating in reported remarks that he had “no concern” about short-term price increases and adding, “if they rise, they rise.”

However, the wording circulating on social media is not a verified direct quote. Instead, it appears to be a paraphrased and simplified version of his statements, combined into a single sentence that was never officially recorded verbatim.

The remarks were made in the context of rising fuel prices driven by geopolitical tensions affecting global oil supply and markets. While Trump did express limited concern about short-term price fluctuations, the viral quote is not authentic word-for-word and is therefore misleading in both format and attribution.

Trump weighs in on whether gas prices will be high or stay the same

In a recent interview on 'Sunday Morning Futures,' Donald Trump was asked whether he expected oil and gas prices to fall before the midterm elections. He responded that prices could go down, remain about the same, or rise slightly, adding that they would likely stay “around the same.” He also suggested that the situation would not last much longer, referring to the ongoing US conflict with Iran, and stated, “They’re wiped out.”

On the same day, Trump announced that the US military would begin blockading ships attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments. The strait has reportedly been largely disrupted since the start of the conflict with Iran, which has also introduced charges on vessels passing through the waterway.