Particle.news

Download on the App Store

President Trump's Claims on Gas Prices Contradicted by Data

Experts and official statistics show national gas prices remain at $3.18 per gallon, far above the figures cited by Trump.

Image
Image
A customer pumps gas into their vehicle at a Shell station on April 10, in Miami.
Image

Overview

  • President Trump has repeatedly claimed that gas prices have fallen to $1.88 or $1.98 per gallon in multiple states, but these assertions have been widely debunked.
  • GasBuddy and AAA data confirm that no gas stations in the U.S. currently offer prices below $2 per gallon, with the national average standing at $3.18 as of May 2, 2025.
  • Mississippi, the state with the lowest average gas price, reports $2.66 per gallon, contradicting Trump's claims of significantly lower prices.
  • Trump also stated that grocery and egg prices have fallen, but U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows grocery prices have risen 2.4% year-over-year, and egg prices are up 60%.
  • Fact-checkers and economists emphasize that Trump's claims about consumer prices lack evidence and are inconsistent with documented economic trends.