Gillibrand Slams President Trump For Rising Gas Prices, Calls For An End To The Iran War

Gillibrand Slams President Trump For Rising Gas Prices, Calls For An End To The Iran War

May 13, 2026

Press Conference Follows Release Of A New Consumer Price Report That Shows That Inflation Is At Its Highest Level In Three Years

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) held a virtual press conference slamming President Trump for causing the highest gas prices in years. She called for an immediate and permanent end to the president's war in Iran, which is directly responsible for raising costs for hardworking Americans.

"Every commute to work, every ride to a doctor's appointment, and every carpool to school costs 50 percent more today than it did just a year ago due to skyrocketing gas prices. That is a direct result of President Trump's reckless war with Iran," said Senator Gillibrand. "The American people do not want this war; they want lower costs. President Trump must end the war once and for all and provide relief to Americans struggling with higher costs in his economy."

The average cost of gas in New York state today is $4.59 per gallon-nearly 50 percent more than it was a year ago. In some parts of New York, gas is over $5.00 per gallon. A full breakdown of gas prices by county can be found here.

This is a direct result of President Trump's war with Iran, which has caused the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a quarter of the world's oil passes.

In today's press conference, Senator Gillibrand reiterated her call for President Trump to end the war to provide relief to American consumers.

Senator Gillibrand has made clear that she will not provide a blank check for President Trump's reckless war in Iran. She has voted yes multiple times on war powers resolutions to reassert Congress' responsibility, demand accountability, and send a clear message that military force must be debated, justified, and authorized before American lives are put at risk. She has repeatedly called for the president to prioritize lowering costs at home rather than reckless foreign wars abroad.

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