US President Donald Trump has one demand: “Keep oil prices down.” He made this clear in a Monday morning post on Truth Social, minutes after Wall Street opened. This comes as global oil markets wobble, watching closely for Tehran’s response to the US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.
“EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I’M WATCHING!” Trump warned, adding that high oil prices could “play right into the hands of the enemy.” His statement wasn’t just a request, it sounded more like a threat.
Trump Says Keep Oil Prices Down, Urges Drilling
Trump didn’t stop there. In another post, he told the US Energy Department to “DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!! And I mean NOW!!!” It’s not the first time Trump has pushed for aggressive oil production, but the timing is telling. Iran is threatening retaliation after its nuclear facilities were hit by American bombers. One of Tehran’s most powerful cards is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that carries a fifth of the world’s oil.
If Iran decides to block it, oil prices could skyrocket. Trump seems desperate to avoid that. His call to “keep oil prices down” is more than just economic advice, it’s political firepower. And it’s aimed squarely at both oil markets and global leaders.
Trump Says Keep Oil Prices Down As Prices Fluctuate
Oil prices jumped more than 4% when trading opened on Monday. Brent crude and WTI reached their highest levels since January. But the gains didn’t last. Prices dipped and then hovered at a 0.3% increase as Wall Street opened.
Experts say the market is still uncertain. Iran is angry, but no one knows what it will do next. If they close the Strait of Hormuz, it won’t just hit oil—it could trigger a global inflation crisis. For now, markets seem to believe that won’t happen. But that could change overnight.
Trump Says Keep Oil Prices Down—But Can He?
So, Trump says keep oil prices down, but oil doesn’t follow commands. The global market listens to action, not Truth Social posts. Iran is weighing its next move. If that move involves Hormuz, no tweet will stop prices from rising.
Still, Trump has made his position clear. He doesn’t want expensive oil, inflation, or panic. But shouting at the market won’t stop it from spinning, especially when war is knocking on the door.
