President Donald Trump told reporters that Americans should expect higher gas prices for a short period. He said the Iran war has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global oil and LNG shipments. The conflict began in late February after U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran, prompting retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases and other Gulf states. A fragile ceasefire has held for just over two weeks, but the war has tightened traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 20% of worldwide oil and liquefied natural gas flows. Trump noted that gas prices could remain high until November, a period that could influence the Republican Party's strategy ahead of the midterm elections. The rise in fuel costs has created a dilemma for the party, which currently controls both chambers of Congress. He warned that Americans should expect to pay more for a little while, citing the war's impact on supply routes. The conflict has pushed traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to near a standstill, further tightening the market.