Gas Prices Are Soaring Again Under Trump

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Gas prices are soaring again under Trump

Gas prices in the West Coast are about to surge by as much as 10 to 45 cents a gallon over the next couple weeks, says one expert.
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Gas prices are set to "soar" in parts of the country, delivering a fresh blow to American drivers already shouldering higher price tags for new and used cars, rising maintenance and repair costs, and skyrocketing insurance premiums.

Climbing oil prices has led to gas prices inching up nationwide, as recent sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump raised concerns over Russian and Iranian supplies and uncertainty continues in the Middle East as the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire starts showing signs of collapsing.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, has now said that the West Coast can expect even higher prices in the coming weeks. "West Coast gas prices (CA, AZ, Las Vegas, some of NV) will soar in the next couple weeks due to refinery issues and change to summer gas," De Haan wrote on X.

Why It Matters​

In a country where cars are an essential method of transport for a majority of people, higher gas prices have a direct negative impact on Americans. They also have a major influence on how U.S. voters feel about the politicians leading them, and the state of the U.S. economy. Rising gas prices have the potential to fuel unhappiness and frustration with the Trump administration, especially if the president is seen as unable to keep his promise to bring down the cost of living for everyday Americans.

What to Know​

Prices at the pump skyrocketed in 2021 and 2022 due to disruptions caused by the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the week of June 16, 2022, they reached their highest levels ever, hitting $4.99 a gallon; during the same week, drivers in California paid $6.43 a gallon.

On Tuesday, according to the latest data by the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average price of regular gas was $3.141 a gallon, up from $3.139 the day before and $3.107 a week earlier. Gas prices are still slightly lower than a year ago, when the national average was $3.189 a gallon.

They had been steadily decreasing since July 2024. In the most expensive state in the nation, California, drivers paid a whopping $4.665 a gallon. The whole West Coast is currently a deep red on the AAA map—meaning that Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona are seeing the highest gas prices in the country.

"The number of states with gas prices below $3/gal is starting to rapidly decline, now 22 states below $3, last week it was ~30," De Haan said in a post on X.
 
Gas prices are not soaring right now.

According to recent data, the national average gas price has only increased by about 2 cents per gallon since January 20, 2025, with the current average being around $3.128.

While there have been some regional increases, particularly in the West due to refinery issues, on a national scale, the price rise is relatively modest.

Additionally, year-over-year comparisons show that gas prices are actually lower than they were a year ago.


@Grok
 
Magats_Love_NHB said:
www.newsweek.com

Gas prices are soaring again under Trump

Gas prices in the West Coast are about to surge by as much as 10 to 45 cents a gallon over the next couple weeks, says one expert.
www.newsweek.com www.newsweek.com

Gas prices are set to "soar" in parts of the country, delivering a fresh blow to American drivers already shouldering higher price tags for new and used cars, rising maintenance and repair costs, and skyrocketing insurance premiums.

Climbing oil prices has led to gas prices inching up nationwide, as recent sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump raised concerns over Russian and Iranian supplies and uncertainty continues in the Middle East as the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire starts showing signs of collapsing.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, has now said that the West Coast can expect even higher prices in the coming weeks. "West Coast gas prices (CA, AZ, Las Vegas, some of NV) will soar in the next couple weeks due to refinery issues and change to summer gas," De Haan wrote on X.

Why It Matters​

In a country where cars are an essential method of transport for a majority of people, higher gas prices have a direct negative impact on Americans. They also have a major influence on how U.S. voters feel about the politicians leading them, and the state of the U.S. economy. Rising gas prices have the potential to fuel unhappiness and frustration with the Trump administration, especially if the president is seen as unable to keep his promise to bring down the cost of living for everyday Americans.

What to Know​

Prices at the pump skyrocketed in 2021 and 2022 due to disruptions caused by the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the week of June 16, 2022, they reached their highest levels ever, hitting $4.99 a gallon; during the same week, drivers in California paid $6.43 a gallon.

On Tuesday, according to the latest data by the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average price of regular gas was $3.141 a gallon, up from $3.139 the day before and $3.107 a week earlier. Gas prices are still slightly lower than a year ago, when the national average was $3.189 a gallon.

They had been steadily decreasing since July 2024. In the most expensive state in the nation, California, drivers paid a whopping $4.665 a gallon. The whole West Coast is currently a deep red on the AAA map—meaning that Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona are seeing the highest gas prices in the country.

"The number of states with gas prices below $3/gal is starting to rapidly decline, now 22 states below $3, last week it was ~30," De Haan said in a post on X.
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Its the West Coast dumbass. Their Communist governments raised taxes by a lot.

For everyone else, not much has changed. But we know it will get better with time thanks to Trump. It would have gotten much worse with Kamala. But alas, you're a brainless dumbass and are okay with high prices when Democrats push them up.

Try to be smarter and less of a moron. :palm:
 
Diogenes said:
Gas prices are not soaring right now.

According to recent data, the national average gas price has only increased by about 2 cents per gallon since January 20, 2025, with the current average being around $3.128.

While there have been some regional increases, particularly in the West due to refinery issues, on a national scale, the price rise is relatively modest.

Additionally, year-over-year comparisons show that gas prices are actually lower than they were a year ago.


@Grok
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California recently passed a bunch of higher gas taxes as well. ;)
 
Truth Detector said:
California recently passed a bunch of higher gas taxes as well.
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Yes, California has implemented several measures that will increase gas prices in 2025:

  • Excise Tax Increase: The state excise tax on gasoline, which is adjusted annually for inflation, is scheduled to increase by roughly $0.011 to $0.018 per gallon, setting the tax at around $0.619 per gallon as of July 1, 2025.
  • Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS): The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has passed new regulations under the LCFS, which are projected to increase gas prices by an additional $0.47 per gallon starting in 2025. This is part of California's effort to reduce carbon emissions.
  • Inventory Law: A new law requires California oil refiners to maintain a ready-stock pile of gasoline, potentially leading to an increase in gas prices by 4.7 to 27 cents per gallon due to supply constraints.
  • Refinery Closure: The closure of the Phillips 66 refinery has reduced California's refining capacity by 8.3%, which is estimated to increase gas prices by 8.2 to 14 cents per gallon.



@Grok
 
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