Overview

• President Trump has repeatedly claimed that gas prices have dropped to $1.98 per gallon, but no data supports this assertion.
• Fact-checking organizations, including GasBuddy and AAA, confirm the national average gas price is $3.18 as of May 2, 2025.
• The lowest state average, reported in Mississippi, is $2.63 per gallon, far above Trump’s claimed figures.
• GasBuddy identified one instance of a $1.99 special discount in Texas, but the station’s regular price was $2.49 per gallon.
• Trump’s claims have been refuted by multiple outlets, highlighting the role of independent fact-checking in countering misinformation.