Fox News' Bill Hemmer cut off Donald Trump's top economic adviser when he attempted to blame Joe Biden for rising gas prices amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
The national average petrol price has exceeded $4 a gallon, with AAA reporting it at $4.09 on Friday, up from $3.11 a month ago. Oil prices surged after Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz.
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett claimed the price spike was temporary and highlighted releases from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Hemmer interjected, noting that West Texas crude had risen from $67 to $111 per barrel since February.
Hassett insisted the high prices would end soon, but the war with Iran, which began on February 28, continues. The US has struck over 12,300 targets.
