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Democrats allege that energy prices are surging due to Trump policies – Facts say otherwise
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Guest essay by James D. Agresti

Overview

Prominent Democrats are alleging that energy prices are surging due to the policies of President Trump. These claims are fabricated, exaggerated, and lacking context that completely reverses their implications.

The Big Picture

The simplest falsehood about this matter comes from Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer, who claims that “energy prices are soaring” in “Trump’s America.”

Likewise, Time magazine published a commentary by a former Biden Treasury advisor named Anisha Steephen headlined “Americans’ Energy Costs are Rising. You Can Blame Trump and Big Tech.”

To the contrary, average energy prices have fallen by 3% since Trump entered office in January 2025:

https://wattsupwiththat.com/2025/09/09/democrats-allege-that-energy-prices-are-surging-due-to-trump-policies-facts-say-otherwise/
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Local gas prices have been inching upwards here.
Even though the price of crude has been moderate over the last week or so (about 63.72 as I post this...)

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Gas has gone up, but the average around the nearest town is about $2.90 for 87 octane. That's still much cheaper than gas under Biden's Administration.
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