Donald Trump blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for rising fuel prices in the United States, although analysts attributed the price increases primarily to the United States war in Iran

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President Donald Trump stated on October 19, 2026, that he did not know who ordered the Starlink slowdown in Ukraine ordered by Elon Musk but wanted to find out

Elon Musk held multiple conversations with United States administration officials and spoke with Donald Trump by phone prior to ordering the Starlink service slowdown in Ukraine that began Oct. 14, 2026

President Donald Trump blamed Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries for rising fuel prices ahead of the November 3, 2026 U.S. midterm elections

The speed cap on Ukraine's military Starlink and Starshield satellite access began on October 14, 2026, following pressure from the Donald Trump administration to stop Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries

President Donald Trump's adviser Jared Kushner was scheduled to join U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin virtually

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio scheduled a visit to Jamnagar, Gujarat on October 21, 2026 to tour the Reliance oil refinery and the Vantara animal facility

U.S. President Donald Trump suspended certain energy sanctions against Russia and five major buyers of Russian oil, including India

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States will discuss with Reliance Industries the refining of Venezuelan crude oil and oil production in Venezuela

Financial strain from the U.S. blockade has forced the Iranian regime to withhold salaries, pensions, and benefits across energy, manufacturing, construction, and security sectors.

U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper stated that a U.S. naval blockade has prevented Iran from exporting at least $25 billion worth of crude oil.

President Donald Trump announced an agreement on October 9, 2026, allowing Russia to supply diesel to the global market, authorized via Treasury General License 135 through April 7, 2027.

President Donald Trump stated that allowing Russian diesel onto the global market aims to lower fuel prices for American consumers and signal potential economic benefits to Moscow.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that an oil tanker caught fire after striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz on October 18, 2026.

The October 9, 2026 agreement between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump enabled Russian diesel sales to international and U.S. markets.

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian attacks on Russian diesel refineries, asserting that strikes on refineries harm global diesel markets.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 16, 2026, a waiver on new sanctions against Russia and an agreement to purchase Russian diesel fuel.

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem stated on October 17, 2026, that the central bank expects to revise its inflation forecast higher due to persistent Middle East conflict and elevated oil prices.

Approximately half of Canadian firms surveyed by the Bank of Canada plan to pass on cost increases from the Iran war and trade tariffs to customers over the next 12 months.

Global energy costs and oil prices soared following the February 2026 launch of a war on Iran by the United States and Israel, creating inflationary pressures on low-income importing nations.

Brent crude oil prices reached nearly $108 per barrel on October 19, 2026 following a surge in Iranian maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.