California Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) took a sharp jab at President Donald Trump on Monday, blaming the administration's escalating conflict with Iran for the pain Americans are feeling at the gas pump. In a post on X, Newsom didn't mince words: "The high prices we're seeing at gas pumps across America are directly because of Donald Trump's war on Iran and his disruption of the global energy supply."

Newsom argued that the war has caused "disruption of the global energy supply," and he accused Trump of being indifferent to the consequences. "The worst part? Trump doesn't even bother to care that Americans are struggling," he added.

The criticism comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, with no clear resolution in sight. Trump himself has said he "couldn't care less" if negotiations with Iran fall through, though he noted he's spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about pulling back troops and even held conversations with Hezbollah members to deter attacks on Israeli forces.

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) also piled on, accusing Trump of helping oil executives line their pockets while Americans suffer. She claimed that Americans are paying $800 million in excess costs at the pump, and pointed to Chevron Corp. (CVX) CEO Mike Wirth, who she said has made over $104 million since the Iran war began.

Not everyone sees the situation as purely negative. Investor Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki framed the crisis as a "great opportunity" for the world to accelerate the transition to alternative energy sources. He argued that moving away from oil would render the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz "meaningless," reducing geopolitical risks tied to energy supplies.

Meanwhile, gas prices have eased slightly. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average for regular gas stood at $4.322 per gallon on Monday, down from $4.336 on Sunday. Diesel remains higher, averaging $5.448 per gallon. But with no deal with Iran in sight, analysts warn that prices could spike again if tensions escalate further.