Trump's assertion regarding gas prices is questioned: He inaccurately states that five states have gas prices at $1.99.
In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that gas prices have fallen to as low as $1.98 or $1.99 per gallon in certain states. However, a thorough investigation of the available search results and fact-checking data has failed to provide direct verification of these claims.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas on Tuesday was approximately $3.18, as reported by AAA. Meanwhile, the lowest state average price for a gallon of regular gas on Tuesday was around $2.71 in Mississippi, with Louisiana following closely at approximately $2.79 per gallon.
Despite Trump's assertions, fact-checkers have found these claims to be false. GasBuddy's head of petroleum analysis, Patrick De Haan, stated that the last time his data showed any state average below $2 per gallon was over four years ago, in January 2021.
The White House did not respond to CNN's Tuesday request to explain Trump's claim about gas prices. The Politifact link provided primarily addresses other claims and does not evaluate this gas price statement directly.
It is worth noting that gas prices vary significantly by state and market conditions, and it is plausible that in some states prices might approach or fall below $2 per gallon, especially given high oil production and lower gasoline prices reported recently. However, without explicit fact-check data or official averages cited in the results, a definitive answer about the accuracy of Trump's precise "below $2 per gallon in multiple states" claim cannot be fully confirmed from these sources.
As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, GasBuddy expects gas prices to be the lowest for the holiday since at least 2021. However, these predictions are based on national averages and not specific state-level data, making it impossible to confirm whether Trump's claims hold true for any particular state.
In summary, while there is some indication that gas prices are low nationally, there is no direct verification of Trump's specific claim about sub-$2 gas prices in multiple states in the current search results. It is crucial for public figures to base their statements on accurate and verifiable information to maintain trust and credibility with the public.
- Despite President Donald Trump's claims about sub-$2 gas prices in multiple states, a thorough investigation and fact-checking have failed to verify these claims.
- In recent general news, fact-checkers have found Trump's assertions about gas prices to be false, as the last time any state average was below $2 per gallon was over four years ago, in January 2021.
- As politics continues to unfold, it is crucial for public figures to base their statements on accurate and verifiable information, as the lack of such credibility can contribute to war-and-conflicts and crime-and-justice within society.
