Oil Prices Spike, Media Slams Trump Amid Iran Fight
March 13, 2026·about 11 hours ago·via Washington Examiner

Oil prices surge past $90 a barrel due to Iran's disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, but White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt insists it's a short-term hit from Operation Epic Fury taking out the terrorist regime. Trump's energy dominance agenda - record U.S. production, Venezuelan supplies, Navy escorts, and political risk insurance up to $20 billion - keeps markets stable long-term and secures the free flow of 20% of global oil. Read more about this...
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