Democrats pounce on $4 a gallon gas, blame Trump’s Iran war for ‘broken promise’

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The House Democrats' campaign committee chair charges that "skyrocketing" gas prices sparked by the Iran war are "another broken promise" by President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene told Fox News Digital that House Democrats will keep spotlighting gas prices as part of their affordability messaging as they aim to win back the chamber's majority from Republicans in this year's midterm elections. The average price of gasoline in the U.S. topped $4 per gallon on Tuesday, according to national averages from AAA and GasBuddy, the highest level in four years. The surge in gas prices comes amid the monthlong attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel. In response, Iran has targeted energy facilities with missile and drone attacks in a number of Persian Gulf nations. It has also made the Strait of Hormuz nearly impassable to commercial shipping, bringing roughly 20% of the world's oil supply to a halt and sending global fuel prices sharply higher. FOX BUSINESS: GAS PRICES TOP $4 PER GALLON The White House says the surge in prices is temporary. "When Operation Epic Fury is complete, gas prices will plummet back to the multiyear lows American drivers enjoyed before these short-term disruptions," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement on Tuesday. OIL HAS SURGED SINCE THE IRAN CONFLICT BEGAN, BUT GAS PRICES MAY NOT BE DONE RISING Leavitt emphasized that "President Trump remains committed to fully unleashing American energy dominance, lowering costs, and putting more money back in the pockets of hardworking American families." The gas price surge is giving Democrats more political ammunition to target the GOP. "BREAKING: National Gas Prices Skyrocket to $4 Per Gallon," read the headline from an email Tuesday morning from the Democratic National Committee. The DCCC last week launched digital ads showing prices at the pump going up and an image saying "D.C. Republicans D…