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Gas prices in Trump’s second term hit record high for any presidency

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Merino, M. (2026, November 3). Gas prices in Trump’s second term hit record high for any presidency. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/4788298/gas-prices-trump-second-term-hit-record-high-for-any-presidency/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-03 · by Maydeen Merino

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The article reports that during Donald Trump's second term as president, the average price of gasoline nationwide reached a record high of $3.46 per gallon, surpassing the previous peak set under Joe Biden’s administration at $3.457 per gallon on Election Day. This data comes from weekly updates by the Energy Information Administration.
Written by AI on 2026-11-03, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of November 3, 2026, record-high gas prices hit $4.14 per gallon on Election Day, surpassing previous highs during President Joe Biden's term and marking an all-time high for any presidential election day. According to AAA data, the national average price of a gallon of gas has increased by $1.16 since the outbreak of the Iran war in February, reflecting a 38% rise. In key swing states like Michigan, North Carolina, and Florida where control of Congress is at stake, fuel costs vary significantly; for instance, Alaska has the highest prices at $4.75 per gallon while North Carolina has the lowest at $3.38. The high gas prices are seen as a significant economic concern influencing voter behavior in these critical races.

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📰 Gas Prices Hit Record High On Election Day
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The average price of gasoline for President Donald Trump’s second term is the highest of any presidential administration, eclipsing that of the Biden administration on Election Day.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-03
2026-11-03 · Washington Examiner
Gas prices in Trump’s second term hit record high for any presidency · mixed framing

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The average price of gasoline for President Donald Trump’s second term is the highest of any presidential administration, eclipsing that of the Biden administration on Election Day. asserted
price → eclipse → Day
For Trump’s second term, the nationwide average price of a gallon of regular gas exceeded $3.46 a gallon, just beating the mark of $3.457 for President Joe Biden, according to weekly figures updated Tuesday by the Energy Information Administration. uncertain
price → exceed → Administration
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