The White House is downplaying rising fuel costs after U.S. gas prices climbed to $4.02 per gallon for the first time since 2022.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said prices are expected to drop once Operation Epic Fury concludes.

“When Operation Epic Fury is complete, gas prices will plummet back to the multi-year lows American drivers enjoyed before these short-term disruptions,” she said.

President Donald Trump has made lowering energy costs a central focus, with officials viewing the issue as a key priority ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

The administration is also urging international cooperation to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions with Iran continue to impact global oil supply.

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