SHOT/CHASER: Vance Makes it Clear That Gas Prices Are “Where They Are Today” Because of Trump

Gas prices have increased to a national average of more than $3.60, a nearly $0.70 increase since last month

Washington, D.C. – Vance departs North Carolina after offering no meaningful solutions to the American people, who are now burdened with rapidly increasing gas prices. Since Trump started his war of choice in Iran, the national average cost of gas at the pump has increased by nearly .70 cents to more than $3.60 a gallon. That means even less money in families’ pockets. On top of forcing the American people to pay more at the pump, Trump and Vance have also driven the average price of diesel to nearly $5, which is already translating into higher costs for everyday goods.

SHOT: In his remarks in North Carolina this afternoon, JD Vance claimed that “the reason why gas prices are where they are today is because of Donald Trump’s work to get them lower,” all while North Carolinians are now paying 26% more at the pump. 

CHASER: Since the beginning of Trump’s war of choice, gas prices have seen their biggest surges since Hurricane Katrina.

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