Amid an affordability crisis, President Trump's claims of gas prices below $1.99 in certain states have been called into question. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped to nearly $3, but this is still significantly higher than Trump's stated prices. States with the lowest gas prices include Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Iowa, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi, where prices hover between $2.18 and $2.95 per gallon. In contrast, states like Pennsylvania, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, Alaska, and Hawaii face the highest gas prices, ranging from $3.46 to over $4 per gallon. The U.S. Energy Information Administration's data shows a strong domestic supply of crude oil, with production increasing to 9.8 million barrels per day for the week ending November 28, 2025. This has contributed to the recent dip in gasoline prices, with the price for a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil dropping to $58.58, a significant decrease from previous years. Despite this, Americans continue to blame Trump for stubborn inflation, and he is facing rising concerns over the affordability crisis. Trump's response to these concerns has been dismissive, and he is scheduled to visit Pennsylvania next week to discuss the economy, where he recently claimed prices could drop to as low as $2 a gallon.
