¶ Overview
Burt Jones repeatedly supported Trump’s war in Iran. Jones even claimed he was “confident” in Trump’s claim that prices would magically come down soon and argued Trump “knows the situation in Iran the best.”
Trump's war of choice with Iran drove up Georgians' gas prices and squeezed Georgia farmers. Fertilizer costs soared and Georgians braced for higher utility bills as the war prolonged. The Iran war disrupted shipping at Georgia ports and slammed Georgia exporters with uncertainty and increased insurance costs. The war also led to Georgia airlines raising their baggage fees and experts warned of reverberating price shocks from increased jet fuel prices.
¶ Burt Jones Supported Trump’s War In Iran And Claimed Gas Prices Would Magically Come Down Soon
¶ Jones Said He Was “Confident” In Trump’s Claim That Gas Prices Will Decrease And Claimed Trump “Knows The Situation In Iran The Best”
May 2026: Jones Said He Was “Confident” In Trump’s Claim That Gas Prices Will Decrease And Claimed Trump “Knows The Situation In Iran The Best.” According to Burt Jones on NewsMax TV: Ed Henry The Big Take, "ANCHOR: The President, on his way back from China, said, look, they're going to be coming back down this summer. Are you confident that's true? JONES: Yeah, I'm confident. And what the President says, obviously, he knows the situation in Iran the best. And look, we suspended the gas tax right before we left for a session a few months ago, and we'll probably extend it again just to give Georgians a relief at the pumps, best we can." [Burt Jones Interview – NewsMax TV: Ed Henry The Big Take, 5/15/26] (VIDEO)
¶ Jones Backed Trump’s War In Iran And Repeatedly Praised Trump’s Military Actions
¶ Jones Lauded Trump For Leading With “Conviction” And For Promoting “Peace Through Strength” In Regards To Military Operations In Iran
April 2026: Jones Lauded Trump For Leading With “Conviction” And For Promoting “Peace Through Strength” After Trump Announced The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Was Being “Decimated.” According to Burt Jones’ Twitter, “Never get tired of winning. Thankful for a President who leads with conviction and puts America first on the world stage — doing what the Democrats never could. Peace through Strength. 🇺🇸 @POTUSRapid Response 47 @RapidResponse47 . @POTUS addresses the nation: ‘Tonight, Iran's navy is gone, their air force is in ruins, their leaders, most of them... are now dead. Their command and control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is being decimated as we speak, their ability to launch missiles and drones is dramatically curtailed, and their weapons, factories, and rocket launchers are being blown to pieces... Our enemies are losing—and America, as it has been for five years under my presidency, is winning, and now, winning bigger than ever before.’”
[Twitter, @burtjonesforga, 4/2/26]
¶ Jones Praised Trump’s “Bold Leadership” And “Decisive Action” To Launch Military Operations In Iran
February 2026: Jones Praised Trump’s “Bold Leadership” And Said The Assassination Of Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Was “An Historic Moment.” According to Jones’ Twitter, “This is an historic moment due to @realdonaldtrump 's bold leadership — Peace through Strength. May God bless and protect our Armed Forces who keep our great nation safe. Quote The White House @WhiteHouse ‘Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei...’ - President Donald J. Trump”
[Twitter, @burtjonesforga, 2/28/26]
February 2026: Jones Called Iran “The World’s Leading State Sponsor Of Terrorism” And Praised Trump’s “Decisive Action” To Prevent Them From Obtaining A Nuclear Weapon. According to Jones’ Twitter, “The objective has always been clear — Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, must never obtain a nuclear weapon. Thank you, @POTUS, for your strength and decisive action. God bless America, and God bless our troops.”
[Twitter, @burtjonesforga, 2/28/26]
¶ The War In Iran Caused Higher Gas Prices In Georgia And Squeezed Georgia Farmers Who Faced Increased Losses From Higher Fuel And Fertilizer Prices
¶ May 2026: Georgians Were Paying An Average Of $4.03 Per Gallon, A $1.32 Increase From Before The Iran War
¶ As Of May 21, 2026, Georgians Were Paying $4.032 For Gas As Gas Prices Skyrocketed Due To The Prolonged War In Iran
Georgia Gas Prices Skyrocketed Amid The War And Experts Warned Those Higher Prices Become “Embedded” As The War Prolonged. According to WALB, “Analysts say escalating tension around major shipping routes — including the Strait of Hormuz — can push global energy markets higher, and Georgia consumers feel those increases quickly. AAA reported Tuesday that regular gas is averaging $3.73 per gallon in Georgia and diesel is averaging $5.30 per gallon. Chris Gaffney, managing director of Georgia Tech’s Supply Chain and Logistics Institute, said when higher fuel costs persist, businesses begin factoring them into prices that reach consumers. ‘Once we’re after four weeks, it’s starting to show up embedded in those costs,’ Gaffney said.” [WALB, 4/7/26]
AAA: As Of May 21, 2026, Georgians Were Paying $4.032 For Gas. According to AAA,
[AAA, Accessed 5/21/26]
¶ The Metro Atlanta Experienced A 50 Percent Gas Increase Since The Iran War Began
Week Of May 8, 2026: The Metro Atlanta Experienced A 50 Percent Gas Increase Since The Iran War Began In Late February, With Georgians In Atlanta Experiencing Gas Prices Greater Than $4 Per Gallon. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Metro Atlanta gas prices shot up above $4 per gallon this week, soaring about 50% higher since the Iran war began in late February. The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted energy production and shipping through a critical export route known as the Strait of Hormuz, where about a fifth of the world’s crude oil and natural gas flows. The average price for regular unleaded gas in metro Atlanta was $4.20 per gallon Friday morning, up about 35 cents from a week ago, according to AAA. The average price for a gallon of diesel in metro Atlanta was about $5.23, AAA data show, up about 24 cents from last week’s price."
[Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 5/8/26]
¶ Before The Iran War Began, Georgians Were Paying An Average Gas Price Of $2.71 Per Gallon
AAA: As Of February 18, 2026, Georgians Were Paying An Average Gas Price Of $2.71 Per Gallon. According to List Wire, "While many watch with hope as the U.S. economy remains in a balancing act, one area of continued improvement has come from the unlikeliest of places: the gas pump. Heading toward March 2026, the average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.92. That's a decrease from February 2025, when the price was close to $3.16. How does the current average compare to your state's price for a gallon of regular unleaded? Here is the breakdown at the pump for all 50 states, according to AAA… [...] Georgia Average gas price: $2.71" [List Wire, 2/18/26]
February 28, 2026: The U.S. Launched Strikes Against Iran And Iran Retaliated Against American Military Bases. According to the New York Times, "Feb. 28: The United States and Israel launched strikes across Iran, hitting a government compound in Tehran and military targets. The blasts killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the nation’s supreme leader for almost 37 years, as well as other high-level military and intelligence leaders. At least 175 people, most of them likely children, were killed in a strike on a girls’ elementary school in southern Iran, health officials and Iranian state media said. The strike was a targeting mistake by the U.S. military, according to U.S. officials familiar with a military investigation. Iran retaliated by firing missiles and drones at Israel and at U.S. military bases in the region, including in Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates." [New York Times, 5/2/26]
¶ The War In Iran Squeezed Georgia Farmers Who Faced Increased Losses From Higher Fuel And Fertilizer Prices
The War Squeezed Georgia Farmers Who Faced Increased Losses From Higher Fuel And Fertilizer Prices. According to WMAZ, “Fertilizer is among the most immediate concerns. Producing nitrogen fertilizer is an energy-intensive process that relies heavily on petroleum. The Middle East supplies an estimated 40% to 50% of internationally traded nitrogen fertilizer, and analysts say urea — a key crop nutrient — has already risen roughly $70 per ton in some U.S. markets since tensions escalated. For Taylor County peanut and cattle farmer Michael Knowles, those numbers are not abstract. He said his operation is already projecting losses of around $200 per acre on peanuts and $150 per acre on corn — before any additional cost increases from the conflict. ‘There's been some predictions that fertilizer will go up another $100 a ton on top of losing money as it is,’ Knowles said. ‘Fuel is gonna go up. Fertilizers is predicted to go up maybe another $100 a ton. And the prices of all of our commodities is down cheaper than they should be, so we're already in — backs up against the wall pretty bad already.’” [WMAZ, 3/4/26]
- Increased Prices From The War Forced Existing Farms To Close And Discouraged Future Farmers. According to WMAZ, “Knowles said the situation is discouraging a new generation from entering the industry. Equipment costs have doubled or tripled, interest payments are punishing and loans are harder to secure. Farm bankruptcies, he said, are climbing. ‘You look around and your neighbors are going out of business,’ Knowles said. ‘Used to there was a bunch of farmers in every county, and now you're down to just four or five.’” [WMAZ, 3/4/26]
Georgia Farmers Claimed The War In Iran Increased Prices That Made “A Huge Difference For A Small Farm.” According to CBS News, “Gas prices have continued to rise as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has disrupted the flow of oil. In Georgia, farmers are feeling the impact of the price spike. Matt Jordan delivers around 300 pounds of mushrooms to the DeKalb Farmers Market every week from the Ellijay Mushrooms farm. ‘These are our most popular—straight from the farm, shiitake mushrooms,’ he said. Jordan makes multiple daily deliveries to grocery stores. With rising diesel gas prices, he's feeling the pain in his wallet. ‘From $4 to going on $6 is a huge difference for a small farm,’ he said. ‘We go through probably 130 gallons of diesel a week, and that makes a big difference. It really adds up.’” [CBS News, 3/13/26]
War Shocks And Increased Fertilizer Costs Added Inflationary Pressure On Georgia Farmers And Drove Up Food Prices. According to WALB, “Experts said food prices could be a slower, but significant, impact — especially for Georgia agriculture. Emory University supply chain professor Nikolay Osadchiy said fertilizer and other farm inputs often follow energy prices. ‘That is going to probably add a little bit of inflationary pressure towards the end of the year,’ Osadchiy said. The American Farm Bureau Federation has also warned that volatility in energy markets and shipping through the Persian Gulf can reverberate through global fertilizer supplies.” [WALB, 4/7/26]
¶ Georgia Gas Prices Skyrocketed Amid The War And Georgians Braced For An Increase On Their Utility Bills From The War’s Increased Natural Gas Prices
Georgians Braced For An Increase On Their Utility Bills From The War’s Increased Natural Gas Prices. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “If shipping remains impacted, Georgians could also see an uptick in their utility bills from the war. Global natural gas prices have increased since the fighting began. As the world’s top natural gas producer, the U.S. is likely better insulated from the market’s volatility than Europe or Asia. Still, it’s possible a prolonged Middle East conflict could raise natural gas prices in the U.S., which could eventually trickle into Georgia customers’ monthly utility bills.” [Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 3/4/26]
¶ The War Disrupted Shipping At Georgia Ports And Slammed Georgia Exporters With Uncertainty And Increased Insurance Costs
The War Disrupted Shipping At Georgia Ports And Slammed Georgia Exporters With Uncertainty And Increased Insurance Costs. According to WALB, “Georgia’s ports and exporters could face additional disruptions. With increased detours and higher insurance costs, cargo schedules can shift quickly at the Port of Savannah. Exporters — including poultry shippers — may have to rebook shipments if routes through the Strait of Hormuz remain threatened, Gaffney said. ‘That box just got dropped off on the last best port,’ he said, describing how carriers can redirect cargo during major disruptions.” [WALB, 4/7/26]
¶ The War In Iran Led To Georgia Airlines Raising Their Baggage Fees And Experts Warned Of Reverberating Price Shocks From Increased Jet Fuel Prices
The War In Iran Led To Georgia Airlines Raising Their Baggage Fees And Experts Warned Of Reverberating Price Shocks From Increased Jet Fuel Prices. According to WALB, “Higher fuel prices can also hit travel out of Atlanta. Gaffney said jet fuel is a major expense for airlines, and prolonged increases can push up fares and fees and potentially reduce some international routes. ‘You may see curtailing of some of those international flights,’ he said. Delta and JetBlue both raised baggage fees in response to rising fuel prices.” [WALB, 4/7/26]