Bernie Sanders criticises Iran war over soaring fuel costs

“Bernie Sanders criticises Iran war over soaring fuel costs US Senator Bernie Sanders has called for an immediate end to the war with Iran, arguing that rising fuel prices are placing growing pressure on American households. In a social media post, Sanders said petrol prices had surged since President Donald Trump launched military action against Iran. “Since Trump launched the war on Iran, gas prices have jumped from $2.98 to $4.55 a gallon. Working families can’t afford that,” Sanders wrote. “We need to invest in the needs of the American people, not spend billions on an unconstitutional war. This war must end now.” Since Trump launched the war on Iran, gas prices have jumped from $2.98 to $4.55 a gallon. Working families can’t afford that. We need to invest in the needs of the American people, not spend billions on an unconstitutional war. This war must end NOW. — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) May 8, 2026

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