Trump Blames Ukraine for Diesel Prices, Blocks Refinery Strikes

Trump has called on Ukraine to stop attacking Russian oil refineries and blamed Kyiv for rising diesel prices across Western markets, denying responsibility for his Iran policy. A senior European official countered that the U.S. president is using Ukraine as a scapegoat for broader geopolitical pressures. The dispute highlights tension between U.S. energy policy and European fuel costs amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Byte's take

Blaming the victim for commodity prices is a convenient dodge—but Europe pays the actual bill.