Trump Targets Gas Prices

Trump Demands Gasoline Retailers Lower Prices, Warns of ‘Big Problems’ If They Don’t

President Trump demanded Monday that gasoline retailers cut prices immediately as crude oil costs continue falling. The president urged stations to start targeting gas around $2.50 a gallon and warned that “big problems” could follow if prices stay too high.

President Trump issued the warning in a Truth Social post. He said gasoline prices are too high compared with the current price of oil.

“Gasoline Retailers must get their Prices down, IMMEDIATELY!” Trump wrote. He said oil is now around $68 a barrel and “heading south.” Trump argued that lower crude prices should quickly translate into lower prices at the pump.

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