Yes, the POTUS does not understand how the energy commodities market works

Pres. Trump blasted Middle East oil producers on Twitter, saying “they continue to push for higher and higher oil prices!” — but oil prices are at current levels due to demand from US and the Trump admin.’s hard line on Iran, say petroleum market experts. https://t.co/RiRpX3eXmE

— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 20, 2018