On Monday, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) accused President Donald Trump of being responsible for rising fuel costs, arguing that high gas and diesel prices are placing severe pressure on working families and key U.S. industries.
Connecticut Gas Prices Spike
In a post on X, Murphy said, “A gallon of gas now costs $5 in Connecticut. Diesel is $6. This is ruining people who live paycheck to paycheck, small businesses, farmers and the trucking industry.”
He added, “And there is only [one] person who has caused prices to be this high: DONALD TRUMP.”
In a video clip, Murphy argued that rising costs are tied to U.S. foreign policy decisions, stating, “The only reason the prices are this high is because of Donald Trump’s war of choice… It’s driving up the price of everything.”
Murphy also pointed to broader inflation trends, including rising grocery prices and urged Senate Republicans to support resolutions he said aim to end the conflict he referenced.
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