Published on: Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:33:07 GMT
Original Story: Iran War Live Updates: As Oil and Gas Prices Soar, Trump Says He’ll Do What’s Necessary to Ease the Crisis – The New York Times

Oil Prices Up? Trump to the Rescue!

Well, butter my biscuits and call me surprised. Oil prices are doing the tango, and who should waltz onto the scene but our favorite real estate mogul turned geopolitical strategist? That’s right, folks, Donald J. Trump, the man who knows more about oil than, well, probably most oil executives if you ask him, is apparently ready to “do what’s necessary” to ease the crisis. Because, you know, the man *never* misses an opportunity to insert himself into… well, anything that breathes.

Deja Vu All Over Again

So, what exactly does “do what’s necessary” entail? Is he going to personally negotiate with OPEC while simultaneously managing his various legal battles? Will he single-handedly drill for oil in his backyard while tweeting about how much better he is at it than everyone else? The possibilities are endless, terrifying, and frankly, utterly predictable. It’s like watching a rerun of a reality show we all swore we were done with, but somehow, the plot thickens – or, more accurately, curdles.

Remember 2018?

Let’s not forget, back in 2018, when oil prices were also a bit of a rollercoaster ride, Trump was busy blaming OPEC for artificially inflating prices. He tweeted about it constantly, threatened sanctions, and generally made a nuisance of himself on the world stage. The idea then was to pressure OPEC to increase production to lower prices. Now, suddenly, “doing what’s necessary” sounds suspiciously like… what? Meddling in the market *again*, but perhaps in a different direction? Is he going to cozy up to Saudi Arabia now, after all that tough talk about Khashoggi? The man’s consistency is truly a sight to behold – if that sight involves a funhouse mirror.

The Great Oil Price Conspiracy (Probably)

Of course, the cynical among us (that’s pretty much everyone who reads this website, right?) might suspect that this sudden interest in oil prices has absolutely nothing to do with genuine concern for the American consumer and everything to do with, oh, I don’t know, an upcoming election? Or perhaps a burning desire to prove that he, and only he, can solve the world’s problems? Occam’s Razor suggests the simpler explanation is often the correct one, and in this case, the simpler explanation involves a hefty dose of self-interest and a complete disregard for any semblance of principle. But hey, that’s just me projecting… maybe.

Potential “Solutions” – Brace Yourselves

Given Trump’s track record, we can probably expect a barrage of tweets, pronouncements, and possibly even a few executive orders aimed at… well, who knows what exactly? He might try to revive the Keystone XL pipeline, despite the fact that it wouldn’t actually have a significant impact on current oil prices. He might threaten sanctions against Iran (again), which would almost certainly drive prices even higher. Or, he might just blame Biden for everything, which, let’s be honest, is probably the most likely scenario. After all, why bother with actual solutions when you can simply point fingers and shout about how terrible everything is under the current administration?

The Real Cost

The problem, of course, is that these kinds of knee-jerk reactions and politically motivated interventions rarely work out as planned. Tampering with global oil markets is like playing Jenga with a tower made of dynamite. One wrong move, and the whole thing could come crashing down, leaving us all picking up the pieces (and paying even higher prices at the pump). But hey, at least Trump will have something to tweet about, right?

The International Impact

And let’s not even get started on the international implications. When a major global power starts throwing its weight around in the oil market, other countries tend to notice. Allies get nervous, adversaries get emboldened, and the whole geopolitical chessboard gets a lot more complicated. It’s like inviting a bull into a china shop, except the china shop is the global economy, and the bull is… well, you get the idea.

Snarky Takeaway

So, buckle up, folks. The oil price rollercoaster is about to get a whole lot wilder. And while Trump may promise to “do what’s necessary” to ease the pain at the pump, the reality is that his actions are just as likely to make things worse. But hey, at least it’ll be entertaining to watch. In a train wreck sort of way.