Staff Reports
As soon as Donald Trump secured his place as President-elect, Americans were hit with the news that the national average price for a gallon of regular gas took a minor bump from $3.102 to $3.107. Just when it seemed gas prices were on the downturn, they decided to ruin the party, proving once again that the fuel market has a talent for being unpredictable—much like a teenager deciding whether to do their homework or scroll through social media instead.
Gas prices had been a hot topic leading up to the election, prompting public outcries and countless head-scratching moments. However, in the weeks leading up to the big day, prices seemed to ease up a notch, which conveniently lowered the temperature of voter outrage as Election Day approached. Yet, as folks strap in for the post-election ride, they’ll quickly realize that prices are still far from the affordable numbers enjoyed during Trump’s presidency. Perhaps it’s time for voters to remember whose policies actually allowed them to fill up their tanks without selling a kidney.
Vote! Ask your neighbors and family if they need a ride to go vote! Post on FB and ask friends if they need a ride to go vote!
Vote as if your future depends on it….because it does.
Since Kamala in office. UP from Trump in office.
Gasoline UP 51%
Electricity UP 32%
Groceries… pic.twitter.com/QYLXWVtQNl— Տᗩᑎᗪᖇᗩ🎗️Citizen Journalist (@SandraXFreedom) November 5, 2024
D.C. experienced a slight gas reprieve after the election, with prices dropping from $3.275 to $3.268 per gallon—good news for those trying to navigate the congested streets. The contrast to last month is even more promising, as recent prices are down from $3.296. Still, one can’t help but wonder how much more relief folks could see if only the policies of the past administration were still in effect instead of the current administration’s unyielding embrace of inflation.
Over in Maryland, gas prices held steady at an impressive $3.057 on Wednesday, which was, believe it or not, an improvement since last week’s $3.103 rate. It looks like Maryland residents might be finding some solace in their prices—even if it’s cold comfort compared to the blessedly low prices under Trump. Meanwhile, Delaware wasn’t quite as fortunate, watching its prices creep up to $2.965 from Tuesday’s $2.959, proving once again that even the most minor fluctuations can induce collective anxiety.
Virginia was the proud owner of gas prices that refused to budge, sitting tight at $3.003—just a penny drop from $3.004. Consistency seems to be the name of the game there, with previous weeks and month comparisons revealing only marginal changes. When gas stations start thinking their prices belong in a museum because of their steady nature, one has to wonder how a little free-market competition could shake things up.
And then there’s Oklahoma, the unlikely hero standing as the beacon of hope in the gas price showdown, with a gargantuan low of $2.637 per gallon, even if it did tick up a smidgen from Tuesday. Meanwhile, the state of Hawaii is providing an excellently expensive contrast, where drivers are forking out a whopping $4.576 per gallon. It’s no wonder that residents of Hawaii are constantly dreaming of more inexpensive options—or perhaps even a one-way ticket to Oklahoma. Looks like as the nation spirals through fluctuating gas prices, some states are clearly working smarter, not harder, for their citizens.
