Claim: U.S. gas prices averaged well over $5 per gallon under the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. WebOct 19, 2012 · Bush's gas prices went as high as 4.40 in July of 2008. Demand, not presidents, control gas prices.
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WebApr 13, 2024 · Gas prices are up on average for the US as a whole, with the price of gas rising in 27 out of the 51 states over the last week. The national average gas price rose from $3.42 per gallon on Mar. 23, 2024, to $3.44 per gallon on Mar. 30, 2024 — an increase of $0.02 per gallon or about 1%. Week-on-week gas prices: map. WebJul 26, 2024 · Average regular gasoline prices peaked above $5 per gallon in June — and while they have fallen since then to $4.35 as of Monday, prices at the pump have fallen more slowly than the cost of oil. cited as precedent
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Then in March 2024, the pandemic hit and oil demand plummeted. Under President Donald Trump, prices ranged from around $1.80 (near at the start of the pandemic) to $2.90. "Because Americans stayed home, the price of oil plummeted into negative territory for the first time ever," De Haan said, … See more While the health of the economy influences the demand side of the price balance, global supply is largely controlled by the Organization … See more An Occupy Democrats Facebook post said gasoline prices were "way higher" under Republican President George W. Bush than today under … See more Occupy Democrats, Facebook post, Oct. 20, 2024 U.S. Energy Information Administration, Weekly U.S. Regular All Formulations Retail … See more WebDec 5, 2014 · It is currently hovering around $65 per barrel. According to multiple market analysts, the surprising decision from OPEC to keep production steady, allowing prices … http://www.leftbusinessobserver.com/BushNGas.html cited a source