Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVice President JD Vance declared that keeping energy prices low for Americans is the Trump administration's top goal during the conflict with Iran. The administration's secondary objective is preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, despite previous assertions that its enrichment program was destroyed. Gas prices in the US have risen to a national average of $4.07 a gallon following strikes on Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Rising inflation and energy costs pose a significant political risk for Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections. While the administration maintains a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, Vance has privately opposed the war and voiced concerns against deploying U.S. ground troops. In fullVance says keeping gas prices low ‘goal number one’ for Iran warMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump's immediate priority regarding the war with Iran is to lower oil and gas prices.

JD Vance pointed out that the goal number one is to keep oil and gas cheap for Americans all over the country