Trump Accuses Houthi Rebels of Targeting Oil Prices Before Midterm Elections

Trump claims Houthis are manipulating oil prices ahead of US midterms. New attacks spark concerns over energy costs and regional stability.

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October 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has accused Yemen’s Houthi rebels of intentionally escalating tensions in the Middle East to manipulate global oil prices in the lead-up to the U.S. midterm elections.

The president stated that the Houthis are attacking Saudi Arabia under what he described as Iranian influence, with the goal of increasing fuel costs before the November vote. He emphasized that these actions are not only destabilizing but also politically motivated.

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Recent clashes between Houthi forces and Saudi-led coalition troops have raised concerns about further disruptions to oil supply routes, potentially pushing gas prices higher and complicating the administration’s efforts to address rising consumer costs ahead of the election.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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