# Why Trump’s Hail Mary on Fuel Prices Fell Short

- Source: Foreign Policy
- Published: 2026-10-30T17:31:38+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/10/30/trump-russia-diesel-deal-putin-prices-midterms-iran-war/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/why-trump-s-hail-mary-on-fuel-prices-fell-short-be664e/

Appeasing Moscow and punting on Iran haven’t calmed oil markets or voters.

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