Trump Tells Allies to Buy US Oil or 'Get Your Own' from Iran

Former president's social media posts spark tensions over global energy supply

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:00pm

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A dynamic, abstract painting of an oil pump jack in motion, with overlapping geometric shapes and waves of dark, muted colors, conveying the turbulence and instability of the global energy market.Trump's provocative energy policy rhetoric adds to the volatility and uncertainty surrounding global oil supplies.Washington Today

In a pair of inflammatory social media posts, former President Donald Trump told U.S. allies and partners to either purchase American energy or "go get your own oil" from the volatile Persian Gulf region, as global gas prices continue to rise.

Why it matters

Trump's provocative statements come amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, where Iran has been accused of disrupting oil shipments in the Strait of Hormuz. His comments could further strain relations between the U.S. and its allies, who are already grappling with the fallout from the volatile global energy market.

The details

In his posts, Trump urged U.S. partners to bypass the unstable Gulf region and buy American oil and gas instead, a move that could undermine international cooperation on energy security. The former president has long been a vocal critic of U.S. involvement in the Middle East and has repeatedly called for a more isolationist foreign policy.

  • Trump posted the controversial messages on social media on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, known for his 'America First' approach to foreign policy and his vocal criticism of U.S. involvement in the Middle East.

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What they’re saying

“Go get your own oil from the inflamed Gulf region or buy it from the USA, the biggest and best in the world!”

— Donald Trump, Former U.S. President

The takeaway

Trump's inflammatory comments on energy policy could further strain relations between the U.S. and its allies, as they grapple with the ongoing volatility in the global oil market and the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.