Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won’t come down until after midterms

President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that oil prices, which surged due to the Iran war, will likely remain high until after the midterms. Although the president initially predicted that the conflict would last only a few weeks, the war has now entered its seventh month. This situation continues to impact global energy costs as the administration monitors the ongoing conflict and its economic repercussions leading up to the upcoming midterm elections in the United States.