White House highlights new "Freedom Fuel" station offering gasoline at $3.47 per gallon in Philadelphia
The White House announced a new gas station in Philadelphia selling gasoline at $3.47 per gallon, noting the price is below the national average and unrelated to any government subsidy.
The White House announced Tuesday that a new "Freedom Fuel" gas station opened in Philadelphia, offering gasoline at $3.47 per gallon, which is lower than the national average of $3.80 at the time. The station is part of a privately owned network that operates 25 locations across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
A White House spokesperson told CBS News that the company behind the network is private, runs the stations without any government subsidy, and can keep prices low by reducing profit margins. The spokesperson added that the Trump administration is not involved in the operation of the stations.
According to the American Automobile Association, the national average price for regular gasoline fell from a peak of $4.56 in mid-May to $3.80, while diesel averaged $4.77 per gallon. Gas station owners set pump prices and may absorb higher oil costs to remain competitive.
"President Trump is leading the charge to lower gas prices this summer — putting more money in your pocket," the White House said in a social-media post.
The post also included a video of customers expressing gratitude to the president for the lower price. The network lists locations in both states, with several sites in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.