Trump Boasts Gas Under $2.30 Despite Fact-Checks
March 13, 2026·20 days ago·via The Bulwark
In his 2026 State of the Union, President Trump claims gas prices, which hit over $6 a gallon under Biden, now sit below $2.30 in most states and as low as $1.85 in Iowa. Fact-checks from CBS and others show national averages near $2.95, with only Oklahoma around $2.30 and just eight stations under $2 nationwide. Prices have dropped from 2022 peaks thanks to market forces, not direct policy magic, though Trump's energy push helps keep pumps affordable for working Americans. Read more about this...