Since President Joe Biden took the White House, U.S. drivers are paying 45 percent more for fuel for their daily commute, according to AAA data.
National average gasoline price on Monday was It was $3.46 a gallon, up about 20 cents from last month, according to AAA.
When Biden took office, the national average price was $2.38 a gallon, more than $1 less than it is now. This represents an increase of about 45% since former President Donald Trump left office.
Gasoline prices are high even by historical standards. That’s not just compared to the extremely low gas prices seen during the pandemic lockdown (when the weekly national average gas price dropped below $1.80). The average price of gasoline in 2018 was approximately $2.72 per gallon. The average for the following year was $2.60.
Gasoline prices remain high and could rise further due to industry and political factors.Biden’s economic war on U.S. energy independence in a volatile climate middle east In Ukraine it is an important factor.
gas buddy patrick de haan Said Gas price increases are due to seasonal demand. But consumers say this price is not easily accepted.
Jessica Martinez told NBC 7 in Mission Valley, Calif., “I have to fill my stomach…Yeah, I’m getting used to it.”
“Are you burying it? No, I haven’t buried it all.” Said Galina Betker drives to see her family every weekend. “To be honest, it’s another expense.”
central florida prices increased rapidly “The breakthrough may not be over yet,” said Mark Jenkins, a spokesman for AAA. Said. “Motorists may be tempted to take advantage of further price increases after gasoline and crude oil futures rose to new highs in 2024 last week.”
According to AAA, the top 10 states by size are: increased Gas prices are as follows:
- Texas (+10 cents), Alaska (+10 cents), Oregon (+9 cents), Washington DC (+9 cents), Utah (+8 cents), New Mexico (+8 cents), Washington (+8 cents). ), Montana (+7 cents), Arizona (+6 cents), and Idaho (+5 cents).
The most expensive markets to fill up on gas in the country are:
- California ($4.87), Hawaii ($4.71), Washington ($4.24), Nevada ($4.14), Oregon ($3.98), Alaska ($3.76), Illinois ($3.70), Arizona ($3.64), Washington DC ($3.57), Pennsylvania ($3.50) ).
⛽️ When Biden took office, the national average for regular gasoline was $2.39 per gallon.
Now $3.46/gallon, a 45% increase.
That’s bidenomics! pic.twitter.com/PCKZn8KD6o
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 18, 2024
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