Economy · 2025-12-09
A state had an average gasoline price of $1.99 in December 2025
False
Trump claimed regular gasoline averaged $1.99 per gallon in three or four states.
What the evidence shows
No state had a statewide average that low, though some individual gas stations advertised $1.99.
What happened next
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Assessment notes
Claim is an editorial paraphrase, not a verbatim quotation. Consult the linked fact-check for the precise words and context.