Memorial Day gas prices hit highest level in years and could keep climbing
Rising costs hit working families hardest while Washington debates spending priorities.
The coverage treats high Memorial Day gas prices like a weather report, as if Americans should simply brace for whatever comes next. But $4 gas is not a natural condition. It reflects choices about energy production at home and deterrence abroad.
New Republican Times Editorial Board
Gas prices have climbed across the U.S. with negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a deadlock, pushing the average price of a gallon of fuel over $4.
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The coverage treats high Memorial Day gas prices like a weather report, as if Americans should simply brace for whatever comes next. But $4 gas is not a natural condition. It reflects choices about energy production at home and deterrence abroad.
When the Strait of Hormuz becomes a bargaining chip, the answer is not endless negotiations and finger-wagging at drivers. Conservatives worry about energy independence, not as a slogan but as a shield against geopolitical blackmail. We also care about national security because weak signals invite stronger threats.
The public is asked to “understand” higher costs, yet public trust erodes when leaders limit domestic supply, then act surprised at price spikes. A serious approach means reliable American production and credible protection of vital shipping lanes.
The principle is straightforward: a stable country does not outsource its basic mobility to unstable regions.
Commentary written with AI assistance by the New Republican Times Editorial Board.