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Gas Prices and Trends

The topic page on gas prices offers a comprehensive overview of how gasoline prices fluctuate due to various factors, including seasonal demand, refinery maintenance, geopolitical events, and natural disasters. It highlights the impact of these variables on the national average price of gas and diesel, providing insights into trends and future predictions. The articles explore historical data, regional differences, consumer behavior, and the economic implications of rising or falling gas prices. Additionally, the content addresses related issues such as electric vehicle market trends, fuel economy, and government investigations into price manipulation, providing a holistic view of the factors influencing gas prices.

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Trump says gasoline prices are too high and blames oil company profits

The president says energy companies should pass some of their recent windfall back to consumers

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President Trump says major oil companies have earned “too much money” from the Iran conflict and should lower gasoline prices.

The national average stood at about $4.09 a gallon Tuesday, nearly 94 cents higher than a year ago.

Trump expects prices to fall sharply if the Iran conflict ends, but crude costs are only one part of what consumers pay at the pump.

President Trump is turning up the pressure on oil companies to reduce gasoline prices, arguing that they have made exc...

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