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Trump Promises Gas Prices Will Drop as Costs Rise
Trump claims gas prices will fall despite national average hitting $4.44 per gallon
In brief
Trump claims gas prices will fall despite national average hitting $4.44 per gallon Gas prices are 50% higher than pre-conflict levels, with 19 states above national average Originally reported by Newsweek.
Gas Prices Spike
National average reached $4.44 per gallon Thursday, 50% higher than pre-conflict levels
Trump's Gas Price Claims
Trump told supporters at a rally in Gastonia that higher prices are 'a very inexpensive price to pay for what we've done'
“a very inexpensive price to pay for what we've done”
States With High Prices
19 states including California and New York have gas prices above national average of $4.44
California's Price Surge
California drivers pay $6.09 per gallon, up from $5.90 a week earlier, with some areas reaching $7.08
Republican Voters Backing Democrats
61% of likely voters blame Republicans more than Democrats for rising gas prices
Inflation Impact
Higher gas prices have increased inflation since February, turning voters against Trump and Republicans
The short version
Gas prices are 50% higher than pre-conflict levels, with 19 states above national average
