Staff Reports
The rising gas prices are hitting American consumers where it hurts – their wallets. Back in the day, a young Ward Clark could fill up his mini-bike for less than two bucks, but oh how the times have changed. Now, as prices tick up yet again, the average cost per gallon of regular gas sits at $3.538, just shy of last year’s prices.
With no consultation from the Trump campaign (yet), it’s clear that these skyrocketing gas prices will be a focal point in the upcoming elections. The Trump/Vance campaign won’t let the Biden administration off the hook on this one. After all, gas prices don’t just impact trips to the pump – they send shockwaves throughout the economy, affecting prices across the board.
Let's start hitting them, guys!#2024Election #MAGA #trumpvance2024
Trump Campaign Talking Points: Gas Prices Rising https://t.co/tuFKakdLvU— Ward Clark (@TheGreatLander) July 15, 2024
It’s no surprise that states like Mississippi enjoy lower prices compared to California, where gas is a whopping $4.784 per gallon. The recent history of gas prices tells a tale that may not sit well with the current administration. When Biden took office in January 2021, gas prices were a far cry from what they are today, hovering around $2.42 nationwide throughout Trump’s term.
As the political temperature rises, expect Trump and Vance to exploit this hot-button issue. They’ll likely point fingers at Biden’s energy policies, including the infamous Keystone pipeline cancellation, as contributing factors to the pain at the pump. And as the campaign trail heats up, so too will the rhetoric around how gas prices can make or break an economy.
In a state like Alaska, where oil flows abundantly, it’s ironic to see locals paying $3.59 per gallon last Friday. The hidden taxes and regulations at play in California shed light on why prices may never come back down. Brace yourselves, folks – this gas price rollercoaster is far from over.
The rising gas prices are hitting American consumers where it hurts – their wallets. Back in the day, a young Ward Clark could fill up his mini-bike for less than two bucks, but oh how the times have changed. Now, as prices tick up yet again, the average cost per gallon of regular gas sits at $3.538, just shy of last year’s prices.
With no consultation from the Trump campaign (yet), it’s clear that these skyrocketing gas prices will be a focal point in the upcoming elections. The Trump/Vance campaign won’t let the Biden administration off the hook on this one. After all, gas prices don’t just impact trips to the pump – they send shockwaves throughout the economy, affecting prices across the board.
Let's start hitting them, guys!#2024Election #MAGA #trumpvance2024
Trump Campaign Talking Points: Gas Prices Rising https://t.co/tuFKakdLvU— Ward Clark (@TheGreatLander) July 15, 2024
It’s no surprise that states like Mississippi enjoy lower prices compared to California, where gas is a whopping $4.784 per gallon. The recent history of gas prices tells a tale that may not sit well with the current administration. When Biden took office in January 2021, gas prices were a far cry from what they are today, hovering around $2.42 nationwide throughout Trump’s term.
As the political temperature rises, expect Trump and Vance to exploit this hot-button issue. They’ll likely point fingers at Biden’s energy policies, including the infamous Keystone pipeline cancellation, as contributing factors to the pain at the pump. And as the campaign trail heats up, so too will the rhetoric around how gas prices can make or break an economy.
In a state like Alaska, where oil flows abundantly, it’s ironic to see locals paying $3.59 per gallon last Friday. The hidden taxes and regulations at play in California shed light on why prices may never come back down. Brace yourselves, folks – this gas price rollercoaster is far from over.
