Vance shrugs off fuel crisis as 'temporary blip' while Iran war hammers gas prices
JD Vance on gas prices:
— Clash Report (@clashreport) March 18, 2026
This is a temporary blip. Under the Biden administration, gas prices were high for four years.
Gas prices are higher right now, and frankly, they're not even as high as they were in certain parts of the Biden administration. pic.twitter.com/XEpSdZfUZJ
AUBURN HILLS, MICHIGAN: Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday, March 18, described the recent surge in fuel prices following the Iran conflict as a “temporary blip,” assuring Americans that the administration is working to bring costs down.
Speaking in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Vance acknowledged the impact on consumers but said efforts are underway to stabilize prices.
“Gas prices are up, and we know people are hurting because of it,” he said, adding that the administration is taking steps to ensure prices ease soon.
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Vance indicated that new policy actions could be announced shortly, hinting at developments within the next 24 to 48 hours.
“We’re working on a number of things… I don’t want to get ahead of the president,” he said, expressing confidence that energy prices would return to normal once the conflict subsided.
He reiterated that Donald Trump had committed to lowering energy costs and that the administration remained focused on delivering on that promise.
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Addressing the resignation of National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent, who stepped down citing opposition to the Iran war, Vance defended the administration’s approach.
While noting that differing opinions were welcomed, Vance stressed that officials must ultimately support presidential decisions.
“If you are on the team and can’t help implement the decisions… then it’s a good thing for you to resign,” he said.
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Vance also responded to concerns about potential federal involvement in Michigan’s upcoming midterm elections, dismissing the idea of interference.
Instead, he pointed to efforts such as voter ID laws and the 'SAVE America Act' aimed at strengthening election security.
“We don’t want to intervene in elections, but we want to make them safe and secure,” he said, adding that the goal is to ensure the will of voters is respected.
The vice president’s remarks come as the administration faces mounting scrutiny over the economic fallout of the Iran conflict, including rising fuel costs, while also navigating internal disagreements and political tensions ahead of key elections.
