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New Yorkers Pay Millions More at the Pump Due to Iran Conflict
Senator Schumer blames President Trump's policies for the surge in gas prices across the state.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 7:21am
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The surge in gas prices across New York is forcing families and businesses to pay millions more at the pump.Buffalo TodayGas prices in New York State have surged past $4 per gallon, costing residents an additional $265 million compared to before the conflict in Iran began, according to a congressional report cited by Senator Chuck Schumer. Schumer is squarely blaming President Trump's policies, including the Iran conflict and tariffs, for the rising costs that are impacting families, farmers, and small businesses across the state.
Why it matters
The spike in gas prices is putting a significant financial strain on New York residents and businesses, with the average cost to fill up a pickup truck now around $145. Schumer argues that the "reckless war tax" resulting from the Iran conflict is an unnecessary burden on the public that the Trump administration has shown little concern about.
The details
According to the congressional report cited by Schumer's office, New Yorkers have paid more than $265 million more for gas since military operations in Iran began. Nationally, the report claims American families have paid $8.4 billion more at the pump compared to prices before the conflict started. Schumer says families across the country are spending 35% more at the gas pump than they did on February 28.
- The conflict in Iran began in early 2026.
- Gas prices in New York have surged past $4 per gallon as of April 2026.
The players
Senator Chuck Schumer
A Democratic U.S. Senator from New York who is criticizing President Trump's policies for the surge in gas prices across the state.
President Donald Trump
The former U.S. President whose policies, including the conflict in Iran and tariffs, Schumer blames for the rising gas costs impacting New Yorkers.
What they’re saying
“Trump started a war in Iran with no clear plan or strategy, and now New Yorkers are stuck paying the price at the gas pump. The Trump administration doesn't even pretend to care, saying, 'If they rise, they rise.' Meanwhile, our families, farmers, and small businesses all get forced to spend millions more on gas.”
— Senator Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senator
“Day after day, Americans are paying a whopping 'war tax' at the gas pump and beyond thanks to Donald Trump's rash and damaging foreign policy and failed economic policy. This reckless war in Iran is costing Americans billions, and it must end.”
— Senator Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senator
What’s next
Schumer is calling on the Biden administration to take action to lower gas prices and end the conflict in Iran that is driving up costs for New Yorkers.
The takeaway
The surge in gas prices across New York State is putting a significant financial burden on residents, with Schumer blaming President Trump's policies, including the conflict in Iran and tariffs, for the "reckless war tax" that families, farmers, and small businesses are now forced to pay.
