Map Shows Highest Gas Prices Across US as Trump Demands: 'Drop Your Price'
Summary
Gasoline prices in the United States have started to fall, giving some relief to drivers after recent disruptions, but the decrease is slower than expected. President Donald Trump has ordered gas stations to lower their prices quickly and said the Justice Department will investigate claims that oil companies are keeping prices high unfairly.Key Facts
- National average gas price dropped to $3.85 per gallon, down from $4.36 a month ago.
- Indiana currently has the lowest gas prices in the U.S. at $3.18 per gallon.
- Hawaii and California have the highest prices, at $5.47 and $5.43 per gallon respectively.
- Gas prices vary widely by state due to taxes, demand, and proximity to refineries.
- Recent increases in global oil prices followed supply disruptions caused by conflicts involving Iran.
- President Trump accused oil companies of price gouging by not lowering pump prices in line with falling oil costs.
- The Justice Department will investigate these price gouging claims.
- California is increasing fuel taxes despite some states suspending theirs during the conflict period.
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