Trump downplays $100 oil surge as Iran war rages

President Donald Trump has publicly stated that the surge in oil prices is a "very small price to pay" for "safety and peace" and for defeating Iran. This stance comes as Democrats criticize the economic impact ahead of midterm elections.

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• Democrats Seize on Oil Topping $100 a Barrel, as Trump Downplays Jump
• CNBC Daily Open: Oil surges past $100 per barrel as Iran war rages
• Oil Prices Jump Above $100 a Barrel for First Time in Four Years

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