President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that gasoline prices have dropped to under $2 per gallon in multiple states since his return to office. During a recent discussion about Republican plans to cut food aid programs, Trump stated that energy costs were down and claimed consumers were buying gasoline for $1.99 per gallon.
The president has made similar assertions in various settings over recent weeks. During an appearance on NBC News‘ Meet the Press earlier this month, Trump told host Kristen Welker that oil prices had fallen significantly. He claimed that gasoline was below $2 per gallon in many states, citing specific prices of $1.98, $1.99, and $1.97. Trump stated he had brought prices down to $1.98 in numerous places and expressed surprise that energy costs had dropped faster than his predictions, which initially targeted the $2.50 range.
