# Trump Promises Gas Prices Will Drop as Costs Rise

> Trump claims gas prices will fall despite national average hitting $4.44 per gallon
- Title: Trump Promises Gas Prices Will Drop as Costs Rise · Newsweek
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/map-shows-states-above-average-gas-prices-trump-talks-down-12453655
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Gas prices are 50% higher than pre-conflict levels, with 19 states above national average