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flag White House official downplays Iran conflict's impact on gas prices, sparking backlash amid $3.79/gallon fuel costs.

flag National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett drew widespread criticism for stating that concerns about the Iran conflict's impact on American consumers are "the last of our concerns," despite soaring gas prices—averaging $3.79 per gallon—and oil nearing $100 a barrel. flag He maintained the U.S. economy remains fundamentally sound and insulated from war-related disruptions, even as the Strait of Hormuz faces severe shipping restrictions. flag His remarks, made on CNBC, were condemned by Democrats and economists as tone-deaf, highlighting a growing disconnect between administration messaging and household economic struggles amid inflation and rising living costs.

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