Fact Check: Donald Trump’s False Claim About Gas Prices on X
Donald Trump’s latest untruth received a swift fact check on X (formerly Twitter). The Republican 2024 front-runner claimed gas is now selling for “5, 6, 7 and even $8 a gallon” during an interview with former Fox News host Lou Dobbs that aired Monday on LindellTV, the platform founded by MyPillow CEO and longtime Trump ally Mike Lindell. Attorney Ron Filipkowski shared the clip of Trump’s false claim on X and a reader-added community note was soon added to the post.
In fact, according to the American Automobile Association, the national average price on Monday was $3.077 per gallon. An AAA press release last week also noted that “like holiday decorations, gas prices are coming down.” It’s not the first time Trump has wildly exaggerated gas prices in a bid to stir anger against President Joe Biden. The four-times-indicted former president made the same claim during a 2024 campaign rally in Iowa last month.
Donald Trump’s narcissistic lying poses a significant threat to democracy by eroding trust in institutions and spreading misinformation. His repeated false claims not only sow division and confusion among the public but also undermine the very foundation of a functioning democracy. Source: [American Automobile Association](https://gasprices.aaa.com/news/)