Trump Champions American Consumers, Demands Gas Stations Slash Prices and Slams California’s Punitive Taxes
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President Donald Trump, standing up for hardworking Americans, called on gasoline retailers to lower prices to $2.50 per gallon, condemned California’s excessive fuel taxes, and directed the Justice Department to investigate price gouging by energy companies.
President Donald Trump, unwavering in his commitment to the American people, used his Truth Social platform on Monday to urge gasoline retailers across the United States to reduce pump prices, setting a target of about $2.50 per gallon. Trump pointed out that current prices are unjustifiably high, especially with crude oil trading near $68 a barrel, and warned that retailers could face 'big problems' if they refuse to act in the public interest.
'Gasoline retailers must get their prices down, immediately,' Trump wrote. 'The retailers must quickly react to this statement, and do what they know is right — drop your price for our great American people!'
Trump also took aim at California’s outrageous gasoline tax structure, exposing how the state’s liberal policies and relentless taxation could soon make taxes higher than the fuel itself. He called on California to end its burdensome taxes that punish drivers and stifle economic growth.
Following his remarks, Trump directed the Department of Justice to investigate alleged price gouging by major energy companies, demonstrating his resolve to protect consumers from corporate abuse. In a previous post, he criticized oil companies for failing to pass on lower crude costs to consumers and made it clear that the DOJ would hold them accountable.
The American Automobile Association reported the national average price for regular gasoline at $3.86 per gallon on June 29, down from $4.39 a month earlier but still above last year’s $3.19. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were around $70 per barrel on the same day.
On June 17, Trump signed a memorandum of understanding related to Iran, though the statement did not directly link the agreement to fuel prices.