Trump slams Chevron CEO, demands immediate reduction in US fuel prices

What the report says

US President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his demand that oil companies cut gasoline prices for American consumers, singling out Chevron and its chairman and chief executive, Mike Wirth, in a post on Truth Social. According to Al Jazeera, Trump said Wirth did not give enough credit to his administration for the oil industry’s current strength and argued that Chevron’s performance reflects policies he put in place.

Trump also called for retail fuel prices to come down immediately, extending a message he has made before. The Al Jazeera report said his comments came as he continues to face scrutiny over the economic effects of the US-Israel conflict with Iran, which has contributed to higher petrol prices and raised concerns about broader costs for households.

The article noted that Trump has repeatedly claimed fuel prices will fall once the conflict ends, though economists have questioned that view and warned of possible longer-term fallout. It also said the president recently described the United States and Israel as having agreed to pause new attacks on Iran if a deal to end the conflict is reached quickly, after weeks of tension involving threats to energy infrastructure. The issue matters because gasoline prices are politically sensitive in the US, especially with midterm elections approaching.