JD Vance Acknowledges 'Fruit of Simalakama' After US Strikes Iran, Petrol Prices Surge Sharply

US Vice President JD Vance has acknowledged that his country is facing issues related to rising petrol prices amid the US-Israel war against Iran. “Petrol prices are rising. We know they are rising, and we know people are suffering because of it,” he said during a speech at a manufacturing facility in Michigan. “We have a problem – we know we have a problem,” he continued, adding that “we are working on some things that will be announced in the next 24 to 48 hours.” The vice president did not provide further explanation, saying he did not want to preempt President Donald Trump. (Aljazeera/P-3) Pertamina urges the public to use energy wisely and according to needs while ensuring fuel supply availability during Idulfitri.