White House touts summer drop in gas prices

The White House on Friday touted a drop in gas prices as evidence of President Trump’s energy agenda taking effect after AAA noted it was the lowest price per gallon in four years.

AAA, which tracks gas prices around the country, said in a news release that the price of a gallon of gas had ticked down to $3.16, matching the price during the summer of 2021. That was the last time seasonal gas prices were that low, AAA said.

“Prices at the pump keep dropping thanks to President Trump unleashing American energy. President Trump ended Joe Biden’s reckless war on American energy, and he’s making life more affordable for families as a result,” White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers said in a statement.

Trump has repeatedly pointed to gas prices as evidence that his economic agenda is working to lower prices for Americans. The president has pushed to roll back environmental regulations and increase energy production in an effort to lower the cost of gas.

Inflation ticked up overall in June, with food and energy costs partly to blame. Overall, the heightened inflation was due partially to businesses passing tariff costs onto consumers.