The White House began promoting a new discount gas station chain. It's called Freedom Fuel Network. Regular unleaded costs $3.47 per gallon. But who owns the chain remains a mystery.
That last detail is drawing scrutiny from fuel industry analysts and consumers alike. The Freedom Fuel Network (FFN), a privately held chain of 25 stations concentrated in the greater Philadelphia area and South Jersey, launched with prices roughly 37 cents below the national average and about 50 cents below Pennsylvania's statewide average at the time. The White House amplified the launch with a statement declaring, 'President Trump is leading the charge to lower gas prices this summer—putting more money in your pocket.' The company has not named its fuel suppliers, its investors, or the people who control it.
