Larry Kudlow blames Democrats for high gasoline prices on The Kudlow Report

On October 3, 2026, former economist and television host Larry Kudlow aired a segment on his program The Kudlow Report in which he blamed the Democratic Party for the recent rise in U.S. gasoline prices.

Kudlow said the issue matters to everyday Americans because higher pump prices affect household budgets, and the partisan dispute comes as Democrats promote “affordability” while the nation grapples with a 9% inflation peak that occurred during President Joe Biden’s administration.

During the broadcast, Kudlow argued that Democrats have pursued a suite of policies aimed at ending fossil‑fuel use, including the closure of pipelines, restrictions on new drilling, and cancellation of projects such as the Keystone Pipeline. He claimed these actions have limited supply and contributed to the price surge.

“They complain now about gasoline prices, but they did everything they could with their radical climate‑change greenie policies to end fossil fuels altogether and tax gasoline to death in the meantime,” Kudlow said.

Kudlow pointed to California, where he noted the price of gasoline had risen to $6.50 per gallon—about $2 above the national average—to illustrate what he described as the real‑world impact of Democratic energy policies.

The former host also referenced the $7 trillion stimulus package, which he said was “monetized by the Powell Fed” and helped create the 9% inflation peak, linking fiscal decisions to the current cost pressures at the pump.

His critique reflects a broader partisan narrative that is shaping the dialogue ahead of the midterm elections, with both parties framing energy costs as a test of their economic stewardship.

Kudlow indicated he will continue to monitor the issue on future editions of The Kudlow Report, suggesting that the discussion over gasoline pricing and energy policy is far from settled.