Johnson underscores concern about gas prices as midterms approach
Since the war in Iran began in late February, gas prices have skyrocketed, with Tehran effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz. In a Sunday interview with Shannon Bream on “Fox News Sunday,” Johnson said the ongoing “economic trouble” facing Americans is “related directly to the Strait of Hormuz.” “Really, all points lead back to that,” he said, referencing the key waterway. The House currently holds a 217-212 majority.
- ▪Since the war in Iran began in late February, gas prices have skyrocketed, with Tehran effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪In a Sunday interview with Shannon Bream on “Fox News Sunday,” Johnson said the ongoing “economic trouble” facing Americans is “related directly to the Strait of Hormuz.” “Really, all points lead back to that,” he said, referencing the key
- ▪The House currently holds a 217-212 majority.
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House Johnson underscores concern about gas prices as midterms approach Comments: by Sophia Vento - 05/17/26 12:05 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Sophia Vento - 05/17/26 12:05 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday reiterated his concerns about high gas prices as the GOP looks to hang on to its slim majority in the lower chamber this November. Since the war in Iran began in late February, gas prices have skyrocketed, with Tehran effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz. In a Sunday interview with Shannon Bream on “Fox News Sunday,” Johnson said the ongoing “economic trouble” facing Americans is “related directly to the Strait of Hormuz.” “Really, all points lead back to that,” he said, referencing the key waterway.
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