oil prices
May
1
2026
The image displays a chart on an easel with a sharp red downward arrow across grid lines. A standing man in a suit holds a pointer toward the chart base. Donald Trump appears seated in a large ornate chair on the right side. A caption runs along the bottom edge. Wall decorations include framed pictures and gold ornaments.
Donald Trump appears in a 2026 editorial image holding a paintbrush and bucket while standing on a blue painted area resembling the Strait of Hormuz. The scene responds to ongoing concerns over Iranian oil routes, potential conflict, and resulting effects on global oil and gas prices. The visual shows the figure applying paint that creates a path leading to restricted movement.
May
1
2026
The cartoon depicts a gas prices sign with arrows pointing up for regular, plus and ultra grades next to a much taller gas lighting sign listing outright lying, blame-shifting and diverting. A small figure pulls the prices sign while a golf cart driver points to the lighting sign. The White House with an American flag stands in the background. The image uses the visual pun of gas station price signs to show both costs and political messaging rising together.
Apr
30
2026
The cartoon depicts an elderly woman in a yellow top and purple skirt standing with a man in a white shirt and blue tie beside a large gray truck with its door open. Speech bubbles show the woman assuming a drive to dinner and the man citing current gas prices while suggesting she show some calf. The scene includes grass, sky, and tire marks on the ground.
Apr
30
2026
The image shows a dark night sky filled with stars and nebulae above a hill. An adult figure points upward while holding the hand of a child figure who stands with mouth open. The caption text runs along the bottom edge. Artist signature appears in the lower left corner.
Apr
29
2026
John Darkow's cartoon shows campaign signs for the coming election, with a straightforward Vote Democrat board featuring a blue donkey symbol, contrasted by a gas station-style sign advertising GAS 4.24 REGULAR and a small Vote GOP placard below. The image ties into 2026 midterms themes, highlighting gas prices, affordability, inflation, Strait of Hormuz tensions, cost of living pressures, and party strategies. The dry humor points to how economic issues like fuel costs become central in political advertising, with the GOP sign mimicking a bargain price to appeal to voters frustrated by rising expenses. This setup captures the insider view of how cartoons simplify complex voter concerns into visual punches.
Apr
29
2026
Marco De Angelis draws a clever twist on the ancient HYDRA myth, where a plucky red CAR, sword in hand, squares off against a beastly creature formed by three FUEL pump nozzles—green, yellow, and blue—attached to writhing black hoses. The scene plays on the endless battles drivers face with soaring OIL PRICES and FUEL costs, tying into broader ECONOMY woes. Tags like TRANSPORTATION, TRADE, WAR, CRISIS, IRAN, USA, and HORMUZ hint at real-world tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where geopolitical strife disrupts global OIL supplies. It's a sharp commentary on how these issues regenerate like hydra heads, making every victory temporary in the fight against economic pressures.
Apr
28
2026
The cartoon depicts a supermarket produce section with green apples, red tomatoes and bottles on shelves. Multiple yellow signs show dollar symbols. Three figures stand by a shopping cart while one points toward the display. The caption references sticker shock previously limited to car dealers. Tags include groceries, prices, inflation and supermarket.
Apr
28
2026
The image displays a man wearing a red MAGA cap and green jacket positioned on the ground beneath a shopping cart. The cart has a white tag reading PRICE$. A speech bubble next to the man contains the text HELP! I'VE BEEN LIED TO — AND I CAN'T GET UP...!. The background is purple with black lines at the top. Signatures and website text appear at the bottom.
Apr
28
2026
Milt Priggee's cartoon shows a casual figure in a red cap sitting on a large black bomb marked 'GAS PRICES,' with a lit fuse trailing text that reads 'TRUMP'S ENDLESS WARS TO DISTRACT ATTENTION FROM EPSTEIN.' The image captures themes of Iran war, distraction, wars, gas prices, and Epstein in a straightforward satirical jab. At the bottom, 'WeAreGettingScrewed.ORG' adds a punchy domain note. This piece highlights how political maneuvers like endless wars serve as distractions from scandals, impacting everyday issues like gas prices. The composition is clean, with the bomb dominating the frame and the figure's relaxed pose contrasting the explosive potential, making it a timely commentary on current events.
