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Trump: Oil, Stocks Steady Despite Iran Crisis, Predicts Post-War Boom

President Donald Trump states the U.S. economy has shown resilience during the conflict with Iran, with oil prices and stock markets performing better than many predicted. He expresses confidence that gasoline and energy costs will drop significantly once the hostilities subside. Trump links the current military action to a strategy of preventing a far worse economic crisis from a nuclear-armed Iran. The comments come as global markets remain sensitive to developments in the critical Strait of Hormuz oil shipping route.

Key Points: Trump Says Economy Resilient, Oil Prices Stable Amid Iran Tensions

  • Oil prices stable despite Gulf tensions
  • Trump predicts sharp fall in energy costs post-conflict
  • US stock market resilience highlighted
  • Military action framed as preventing larger economic crisis
  • Tax refunds cited as cushion for households
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Oil, stocks steady despite Iran crisis: Trump

President Trump asserts oil prices and stock markets have held steady during the Iran conflict, predicting a sharp fall in energy costs and a market boom once hostilities end.

"If you told me that we were gonna be at only 92 a barrel... I would've been very surprised. - Donald Trump"

Washington, April 15

US President Donald Trump has said the American economy remains resilient despite the ongoing conflict with Iran, asserting that oil prices and stock markets have held up better than expected during the crisis.

In an interview with Fox News at the White House, Trump pointed to stable energy prices even as tensions escalated in the Gulf. "If you told me that we were gonna be at only 92 a barrel... I would've been very surprised," he said, noting that many had predicted a surge to $200 per barrel.

He expressed confidence that prices would fall sharply once the conflict ends. "Gasoline's coming down very soon and very big," Trump said, adding that energy costs would ease across the board.

The President acknowledged short-term disruption but downplayed longer-term risks to growth. "There's a hit because... we go through it for whatever it is, six weeks. There's gonna be a hit, but it's gonna recover," he said.

Trump also highlighted the relative stability of US financial markets, despite volatility earlier in the year. "If you told me that in the midst of it... we'd have a stock market that's almost as good as it was two months ago... I think we're doing very well," he said.

Looking ahead, he predicted a strong rebound once hostilities subside. "When this is over, I think the stock market is gonna boom," Trump said.

The President tied economic performance to his broader geopolitical strategy, arguing that military action was necessary to prevent a larger crisis. He warned that allowing Iran to develop nuclear weapons would have far more severe economic consequences.

On domestic policy, Trump pointed to tax changes under his administration as cushioning households from rising costs. "People are getting refunds of 5,000, 8,000, $11,000 that they had no idea they were getting," he said.

He also maintained that energy costs would remain a central factor in economic stability. "It fuels sort of everything... it fuels the economy," Trump said, linking lower oil prices to broader economic gains.

The comments come as global markets remain sensitive to developments in the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of the world's oil supply passes. Any disruption in the region has immediate implications for global energy prices and inflation trends.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I'm glad the markets are steady, I'm worried about the human cost of this conflict. It's easy to talk about barrels and stock prices from Washington, but real people are affected. I hope diplomacy finds a way soon.
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Rohit P
Trump's confidence is one thing, but the reality for us is different. Petrol prices in my city are still painfully high. Any conflict in the Gulf makes me nervous about my monthly budget. When he says "gasoline's coming down," does that mean for the US or globally? Our government needs to act on taxes if crude falls.
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Sarah B
From an investment perspective, it's remarkable how resilient markets have been. This is a positive signal for global economic stability. However, linking tax refunds to cushioning war-related costs feels like a stretch. The two issues should be discussed separately.
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Meera T
The Strait of Hormuz is a global chokepoint. We import over 80% of our oil. Even a minor disruption there sends shockwaves here. I appreciate the optimism, but we need concrete plans for energy security, not just hopes for a price drop. Time to fast-track our renewable goals!
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Vikram M
He's right that a nuclear Iran would be a far bigger crisis. Geopolitical stability in the Middle East is directly tied to our economic well-being. But the approach matters. A prolonged conflict is in no one's interest, especially not for developing economies like ours.

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