Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman.
President Trump says he thinks the war with Iran could soon end.
His comments come as there are reports the U.S.
And Iran could hold a second round of peace talks.
This also comes as both the U.S.
And Iran have effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz.
That cuts off a lot of crude oil supply to much of the world.
But since the two-week ceasefire began, prices have dropped back.
Barrel.
Trump told Fox Business News journalist Maria Bartiromo he's surprised.
If you told me that we were going to be at only $92 a barrel, $92 a barrel, I would have been very surprised.
And you know what?
I'm very happy.
And it's going to come dropping down very big as soon as it's over.
And I think it can be over very soon.
But a few days ago, speaking to the same Fox Business News journalist,
Trump said he thought oil and gas prices were going to go higher before the midterm elections.
It's tax day, and many Americans are getting larger refunds this year.
But in many cases, those refunds are getting eaten up by higher gas prices.
As NPR's Stephen Bissaha reports, the average gallon of regular gas in the U.S.