While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country.
Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon since the beginning of Donald Trump’s war with Iran. This comes after Trump administration officials repeatedly promised that costs would come down, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright even said “there’s a very good chance” that gas prices would be back under $3 a gallon by summer.
States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon
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In reality, the cost of gas has spiked by 50% since Trump started his deadly, unpopular, and unnecessary war with Iran. Now, the average price at the pump is $4.29 per gallon. It’s no wonder that the average American household has already spent $450 more on gas and energy. While Trump brags that he doesn’t “think about Americans’ financial situation” even a little bit, families continue cutting back on travel, gas, food, and other essentials.
With the summer months upon us, here’s a look at what’s actually happening in states across the country as costs at the pump have continued to soar:
In Alabama: “Drivers across Alabama are once again feeling pain at the pump as gas prices continue to feel high, heading into the busy summer travel season. ‘Gas prices are skyrocketing, and it’s hurting a lot of people’s pockets.’”
In Alaska: “Alaskans have been paying a lot more for gas in recent weeks due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East… Johnson said the higher prices are forcing her to reallocate money from other parts of her budget, like groceries. ‘I’m dipping into my savings just to get back and forth,’ she said.”
In Arizona: “High fuel prices are crushing Arizona farmers.”
In Arkansas: “As prices continue to rise, many Arkansans say they are adjusting spending habits and daily routines while hoping costs eventually come back down. ‘Hopefully it’ll go down soon,’ Clark said. ‘That’s what they keep saying, and it hasn’t happened yet.’”
In California: “With the war in Iran cutting off oil supplies, experts believe California’s already high gas prices will skyrocket this summer.”
In Colorado: “Colorado drivers adjust habits as gas prices continue to increase heading into summer travel season.”
In Connecticut: “Gas prices jump 30 cents in one week, local businesses feel the squeeze.”
In Delaware: “Gas prices continue to climb across Delmarva, with drivers paying well over four dollars a gallon at many stations, and businesses saying they’re also feeling the effects through higher delivery and shipping costs.”
In Florida: “Gas prices are climbing again across Central Florida, and consumers are starting to feel the impact far beyond the gas pump… Now, rising fuel costs are affecting everyone from Uber and Instacart drivers to lawn care professionals and experts say homeowners could soon end up paying more too.”
In Georgia: “Drivers said the increases are becoming difficult to manage… Another driver said, ‘For the everyday driver, it’s crazy, man. These prices are ridiculous.’”
In Hawaii: “Hawaii gas prices near record highs as experts warn global oil tensions could raise costs even more.”
In Idaho: “This extra cost due to gas prices puts a dent in the usual summer-season festivities and extended travel plans for many residents.”
In Illinois: “Rising gas prices put financial strain on Illinois residents and businesses.”
In Indiana: “Jim Piper, a 36-year-old from Portage, Indiana, said he has been doing worse financially… ‘I got to pay more, even though I’m not making more,’ Piper said.”
In Iowa: “High gas prices leave small Iowa businesses teetering.”
In Kansas: “Topeka DoorDash driver Jeremy Epperson canceled a trip over the rising gas prices. ‘I’ve had to put in double or triple work,’ Epperson said. ‘Like, having to go out to midnight just to afford gas just to do it the next day.’ He’s even picking up other jobs. ‘It’s very tiresome, very stressful, because I can’t play with my kid as much,’ Epperson said.”
In Kentucky: “‘Overwhelming’ is how students at Northern Kentucky University describe rising gas prices… ‘It’s been difficult to navigate — with other daily expenses, rent and food, the additional stress of gas prices has been overwhelming,’ NKU senior Kate Patterson said.”
In Louisiana: “For some Baton Rouge residents, the math doesn’t add up. ‘I’m a cancer patient and sometimes they’ll give me a certificate or card for gas, but normally I have to pay for gas myself because I’m going back and forth to chemo and to different doctors every day,’ Smith said. Smith says she’s having to forgo any travel plans to save on gas.”
In Maine: “As gas prices climb across Maine, some drivers are looking for ways to save money — including swapping four wheels for two… ‘When gas starts approaching four five dollars a gallon that’s when people take notice and they decide they want to commute by bike,’ Rose said.”
In Maryland: “As the ongoing conflict with Iran continues, gas prices are still sending shockwaves through many residents filling up at the pumps… As frustration at the pump rises, to deal with the higher costs, many Marylanders said they are beginning to drive less.”
In Massachusetts: “As someone on a fixed income, she said it’s getting harder to make ends meet between the growing cost of other expenses like groceries and doctors’ visits. With higher gas prices on top of it all, Martin said, ‘people are having a very difficult time.’”
In Michigan: “Boaters across mid-Michigan are facing higher costs this season as gas prices add to the expense of a day on the water.”
In Minnesota: “Drivers in the Twin Cities are feeling the impact at the pump, with many reconsidering their summer plans and looking for ways to save on other expenses.”
In Mississippi: “Sophie Mitchell of Ridgeland was at the nearby Shell and had just pumped more than $80 into her Chevy Tahoe; she was disgusted. ‘This same amount cost me like $55 last week it feels like,’ Mitchell said. ‘I just don’t know anyone who is happy about this. I’m a Republican, and I hear all of the talk, but this is costing me money I could be using on something else.’”
In Missouri: “Amber Lawrence, a DoorDash driver, says the math is no longer adding up after a full day on the clock. Lawrence noted that a fill-up that used to cost $25 now runs her $38. ‘I worked 12 hours one day and turned around and didn’t have anything afterwards because it all went to gas,’ Lawrence said. ‘Every $30 or $40 I came up with, I’d be on empty again.’”
In Montana: “One Montana mom says the strain does not stop at the gas station. ‘It certainly feels like we are spending way more in groceries than we ever have, in years prior. So it’s kind of discouraging and hard,’ Molli Corcoran said.”
In Nebraska: “‘I’m ready for this so-called war to be over so that these gas prices can come down,’ Sammy Beaugard, a Nebraska driver, said… ‘Everything is going to be a lot more in the near future, so that scares the heck out of me,’ another Nebraska driver said.”
In Nevada: “Soaring gas prices and inflation are forcing some Las Vegas residents to rethink — or cancel — summer travel plans, with some saying even short road trips are no longer realistic. ‘With these gas prices, it is not going to work,’ said David Gutierrez of Las Vegas. Dre Roberts, also of Las Vegas, put it more bluntly: ‘It is kind of horrible.’”
In New Hampshire: “As the weather warms up across New Hampshire, Granite Staters are paying more money to fuel their boats.”
In New Jersey: “As gasoline prices surge to their highest levels in years amid the U.S. war against Iran, many New Jerseyans have been forced to reconsider their summer travel plans to avoid breaking the bank.”
In New Mexico: “With no end in sight to the conflict between the U.S. and Iran and the Strait of Hormuz remaining effectively closed, gasoline prices in New Mexico and Santa Fe have risen to within shouting distance of record levels.”
In New York: “Travelers feeling ‘gas rage’ as prices at the pump soar on Long Island.”
In North Carolina: “With the price of gas, groceries and housing continuing to climb, many who live in Durham say there’s not much left over to put away at the end of the month.”
In North Dakota: “Some Fargo-area businesses say they’re feeling the squeeze as rising gas prices drive up the cost of just about everything — and many have reached the point where they’re passing some of those costs on to customers.”
In Ohio: “Central Ohio gas prices remain astronomically high.”
In Oklahoma: “‘It was definitely sticker shock,’ shared Tulsa driver Charlie Hood… ‘I try to combine trips, try not to drive as much as I normally do, but you’ve got things you’ve got to do, places you’ve got to go, so there’s not a whole lot you can do about it.’”
In Oregon: “Gas prices in Oregon have reached a record high, while grocery expenses have seen substantial increases, forcing many to adjust spending.”
In Pennsylvania: “Volunteers with Meals on Wheels in Lancaster County say higher gas prices are forcing them to make changes to continue serving their community.”
In Rhode Island: “Rising cost of gas forces local businesses to raise prices… From pizza shops to lawn care companies, local business owners are trying to keep their prices fair while dealing with something that’s out of their control: the price of gas.”
In South Carolina: “Gas prices continue to put pressure on drivers as summer travel ramps up, with the latest AAA numbers showing another jump at the pump.”
In South Dakota: “‘Usually I pay 20 to 30, but my whole paycheck basically went to gas. And I do think it’s starting to get insane. During last summer I was paying $2 now it’s $4, it’s just getting insane,’ Sioux Falls resident Payson Csobor said.”
In Tennessee: “Gas prices squeeze Tennessee families… Rising fuel costs force some to cancel summer trips, reconsider daily commutes.”
In Texas: “Rising gas prices means higher costs, uncertainty for North Texas restaurants.”
In Utah: “Drivers in Utah are feeling the cost of rising gas prices weighing heavily on their wallets… ‘I really just came in today and was like, “Oh my gosh.” I was just shocked,’ said Tate Clarke, who lives in Riverdale. She watched the numbers race on the gas pump while filling her tank in Ogden on Tuesday. ‘It’s like, man, that was a few hours of work down the drain.’ Clarke said the growing costs of everything are challenging to manage. ‘Crazy, hard just to be a family now, and just to live, it’s hard.’”
In Vermont: “High gas prices are making it difficult for Vermont college students to move out this year.”
In Virginia: “Fuel costs at the pump are leaving drivers with a hefty price tag, hitting businesses that rely on trucks especially hard. ‘There are just some huge cost impacts, huge energy impacts. And yeah, it’s just at this point, it’s really not sustainable to continue,’ said Ethan Hensley, the vice president of S.L. Williamson Company, a paving business in Charlottesville.”
In Washington: “Drivers across Washington woke up to another jump in gas prices, as the statewide average hit a new record overnight amid a mix of global supply concerns, seasonal refinery changes, and state-level costs. Nationwide, gas prices are now up 50% since the war began, averaging $4.53 per gallon.”
In West Virginia: “Gasoline and grocery retailers in West Virginia have seen changes in the buying habits of consumers with the price of fuel rising… Consumers are not only feeling the impact of higher gasoline costs, higher fuel costs are increasing the prices paid on other goods including food.”
In Wisconsin: “The sharp increase of diesel prices is straining America’s transportation backbone and driving up costs for both businesses and consumers.”
In Wyoming: “‘I’d say the increase has definitely been rough going… it’s definitely been making it difficult on just even basic travel around town,’ Cheyenne local Logan Meier said. Wyoming drivers are feeling the pinch just like the rest of the nation, with prices rising day by day.”
