Kamala just got humiliated again.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is under fire after attempting to blame rising gas prices on President Donald Trump—only to be swiftly called out by the US Oil & Gas Association.
The backlash came within hours of Harris posting a video from a gas station in North Carolina, where she criticized Trump’s policies and warned Americans about higher fuel costs.
But critics say her argument didn’t just fall flat—it backfired.
Oil Industry Fires Back Hard
The Oil & Gas Association, representing thousands of American energy workers, delivered a blunt response—pointing directly to Harris’s own record.
They noted that while she complained about fuel prices, she had just flown across the country using jet fuel to film the video.
Even more damaging, they highlighted California’s sky-high gas prices—often the highest in the nation—as a direct result of policies Harris has long supported.
Those include:
- Heavy fuel taxes
- Strict environmental mandates
- Limits on domestic energy production
Their message was clear: you can’t attack high gas prices while backing policies that drive them up.
Harris Blames Trump for Pain at the Pump
In her video, Harris claimed Americans are now paying significantly more at the pump due to Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict.
Speaking from Charlotte, she argued that drivers are spending about $15 more per fill-up since tensions escalated.
She also accused President Trump of putting political interests ahead of working Americans struggling with rising costs.
But that message didn’t land the way she may have hoped.
Her Past Statements Come Back to Haunt Her
Critics were quick to point out that Harris has a long history of opposing the very energy production that helps keep gas prices low.
As a U.S. senator, she backed the Green New Deal, which aimed to move the country away from fossil fuels.
During her 2020 campaign, she also openly supported banning fracking—a key driver of American energy independence.
She previously stated:
- She was “in favor of banning fracking”
- The U.S. would “end fracking once and for all”
Those positions are now being used against her as gas prices surge.
Accusations of a Double Standard
The criticism didn’t stop there.
The Oil & Gas Association also pointed to Harris’s past remarks during the Biden administration, when gas prices spiked in 2022.
At the time, she suggested high prices were simply “the price to pay” for defending democracy during the Ukraine conflict.
Now, critics say she’s changed her tune—attacking high prices when it’s politically convenient.
Gas Prices Climb Nationwide
Meanwhile, Americans are feeling the pressure.
Gas prices have surged past $4 per gallon nationwide, the highest levels seen in years. Analysts point to escalating tensions involving Iran as a major factor pushing oil prices above $100 per barrel.
In California, prices are nearing $6 per gallon—far above the national average.
Just weeks ago, before the conflict intensified, the average price of gas was under $3 per gallon.
Political Future Still Unclear
Despite her 2024 election loss, Harris has not ruled out another run in 2028.
However, critics argue that moments like this—where past policies collide with present messaging—could make a comeback more difficult.
Bottom Line
For many Americans, especially retirees and working families on fixed incomes, gas prices aren’t political talking points—they’re daily reality.
And as this latest clash shows, voters are paying close attention to who they believe is truly responsible.