Trump says gas prices are ‘peanuts’ compared to Iran getting nukes: ‘You want to see the world exploded?’
President Trump stated that high gas prices are insignificant compared to the threat of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. He urged Americans to tolerate the current gas prices while his administration addresses Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Trump emphasized the importance of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, suggesting that the economic impact is a necessary sacrifice.
- ▪Average US gas prices reached $4.533 per gallon on Tuesday.
- ▪Trump called the high gas prices 'peanuts' compared to the risk of a nuclear threat from Iran.
- ▪Gas prices have increased by 50% since the onset of the war on February 28.
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Politics Trump says gas prices are ‘peanuts’ compared to Iran getting nukes: ‘You want to see the world exploded?’ By Ronny Reyes Published May 19, 2026, 8:19 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google President Trump said Tuesday that the high gas prices Americans are currently facing are “peanuts” compared to the goal of stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. With average US gas prices hitting $4.533 per gallon on Tuesday, Trump called on Americans to endure the pain at the pump “for a little while” while his administration works to end Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. “We cannot let them have a nuclear weapon,” he told reporters outside the White House.
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