Trump Tells Reporters Gas Is Way Down - US Pump Prices Say Otherwise

The U.S. national average price for regular unleaded gasoline reached $4.52 per gallon on May 10, 2026, directly contradicting President Donald Trumps assertion that prices had dropped sharply. U.S. Gas Prices Are up $1.40 From Last Year Trump made the claim during a press exchange this week when reporters asked about his Middle East strategy []