Gas under Trump 2.0 is now more expensive than it was under Biden
Gasoline prices under President Donald Trump have climbed past the average levels seen during the Biden era. New data shows that gas prices since January 20, 2025, have averaged $3.458 per gallon, marking a milestone that defies campaign promises of cheap fuel. This shift at the pump creates severe financial pressures for American households and hampers Republican midterm hopes as voters express intense frustration over the surging cost of living.
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- ✓ Gas prices since Jan. 20, 2025 have averaged $3.458 per gallon.
- ✓ Average gas prices during Trump's second term now exceed the Biden-era average.
- ✓ President Donald Trump blamed record-high gas prices during the 2024 campaign on the Biden-Harris administration.
- ✓ A conflict with Iran has destabilized the global energy system nearly eight months into the war.
What changed
Average gasoline prices during Trump's second term have officially exceeded the average cost recorded during the entire Biden presidency.
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Gas Prices Under Trump 2.0 Surpass Biden-Era Average
Gasoline prices under President Donald Trump have climbed past the average levels seen during the Biden era. New data shows that gas prices since January 20, 2025, have averaged $3.458 per gallon, marking a milestone that defies campaign promises of cheap fuel. This shift at the pump creates severe financial pressures for American households and hampers Republican midterm hopes as voters express intense frustration over the surging cost of living.
Why it matters
During the 2024 campaign, Donald Trump promised to lower fuel costs and blamed high prices on the Biden-Harris administration. However, a conflict with Iran has destabilized the global energy system. This development threatens political outcomes as midterm elections approach.
What is confirmed
- Gas prices since Jan. 20, 2025 have averaged $3.458 per gallon.
- Average gas prices during Trump's second term now exceed the Biden-era average.
- President Donald Trump blamed record-high gas prices during the 2024 campaign on the Biden-Harris administration.
- A conflict with Iran has destabilized the global energy system nearly eight months into the war.
What to watch next
- Midterm election outcomes and their relationship to voter sentiment on fuel prices
- Further fluctuations in global energy markets due to the Iran conflict
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