Trump urges US retailers to cut fuel prices, cites control of Strait of Hormuz

President Trump publicly pressured US retailers to lower fuel prices, claiming that US military control of the Strait of Hormuz has increased oil flows beyond pre-war levels. The claim of full control and increased flows is unverified and likely overstated, but the statement signals an attempt to manage domestic fuel prices ahead of elections. This is a notable shift in rhetoric, using geopolitical leverage to influence domestic energy markets.