Donald Trump says gas prices have fallen substantially
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Updated · BuzzFeed · May 9
Donald Trump says gas prices have fallen substantially
5 articles · Updated · BuzzFeed · May 9
His remarks came as US average gasoline prices were reported at $4.48 a gallon, about 50% higher since the Iran war began.
The Center for American Progress said Americans are paying an average $38 more per month for gas, underscoring the gap between Trump's claim and broader price data.
Trump also said the stock market was up, but the report focused on rising fuel costs hitting US consumers as the conflict's economic effects spread.
With U.S. oil reserves at a 40-year low, how vulnerable is the economy to a prolonged conflict?
Why is the stock market hitting all-time highs during a historic global oil crisis?