{"id":2438689,"date":"2025-05-24T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-hit-multi-year-low-under-trump-gasbuddy-predicts-it-will-be-like-2003-all-over-again\/"},"modified":"2025-05-24T13:32:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T17:32:07","slug":"gas-prices-hit-multi-year-low-under-trump-gasbuddy-predicts-it-will-be-like-2003-all-over-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-hit-multi-year-low-under-trump-gasbuddy-predicts-it-will-be-like-2003-all-over-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Gas Prices Hit Multi-Year Low Under Trump, GasBuddy Predicts It Will Be Like 2003 All Over Again"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgas-prices-hit-multi-year-low-under-trump-gasbuddy-predicts-it-will-be-like-2003-all-over-again%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2438689&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>GasBuddy predicts that gas prices in the U.S. will average $3.08 per gallon for Memorial Day, the lowest since 2021, and the best prices when adjusted for inflation since 2003. This is a significant enhancement compared to the staggering $5.10 per gallon seen during memorial Day in 2022. Rising gas prices were attributed to factors such as inflation and market conditions during President Biden&#8217;s administration, which include policies that restricted access to American energy resources. The article emphasizes the economic concerns of Americans, highlighting how inflation affects thier daily expenses. In contrast, it suggests that Trump&#8217;s recent executive actions aim to bolster American energy production, reflecting the importance of gas prices in the broader economic discussions in the lead-up to the 2024 election.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>GasBuddy has tremendous news for Americans at the pump after four disastrous years under former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vermontbiz.com\/news\/2025\/may\/22\/gasbuddy-anticipates-cheapest-inflation-adjusted-memorial-day-gas-prices-2003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vermont Biz<\/a> reported Thursday that GasBuddy anticipates gas will be $3.08 a gallon on Memorial Day.<\/p>\n<p>That&rsquo;s the cheapest it&rsquo;s been for Memorial Day since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/megyn-kelley-bragged-getting-vaxxed-2021-now-autoimmune-disorder-no-1-thing-wrong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2021<\/a>. However, when adjusting for inflation, Americans will enjoy the best prices they&rsquo;ve had since 2003 if the prediction holds.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to gas prices adjusted for inflation, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/todayinenergy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">US Energy Information Administration<\/a> shows a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >clear upward trend beginning<\/a> under Biden.<\/p>\n<p>Memorial Day 2021 saw gas $3.64, the first of the forty-sixth president&rsquo;s term.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Memorial Day 2022 saw gas go to a staggering $5.10 per gallon.<\/p>\n<p>Gas prices have been on the road to recovery and it&rsquo;s safe to say every American hopes it will stay that way.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoover.org\/research\/what-caused-gas-prices-jump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hoover Institution<\/a> attributed several factors to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-energy-sec-i-drive-on-sunshine\/\" title=\"...\u2019s Energy Sec: \u2018I Drive On Sunshine\u2019\">rising gas prices<\/a> under Biden including inflationary spending and the oil market.<\/p>\n<p>Biden notoriously put as many roadblocks as possible between Americans and American energy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanenergyalliance.org\/2022\/05\/100-ways-biden-and-the-democrats-have-made-it-harder-to-produce-oil-gas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The American Energy Alliance<\/a> provides &ldquo;100 Ways Biden and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/simple-age-old-principle-shows-democrats-went-off-rails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Democrats<\/a> Have Made it Harder to Produce Oil &amp; Gas,&rdquo; listing all of his executive actions to that end.<\/p>\n<p>His canceling of the Keystone XL Pipeline comes to mind along with his suspension of new oil and gas leases on public land.<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s always worth saying &ndash; the economy is not the place our public officials can afford to be dishonest.<\/p>\n<p>Americans drive to work. They pay at the pump.<\/p>\n<p>They plan for the future and work hard in hopes to retire.<\/p>\n<p>When they notice their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/liberal-rfk-jr-channels-reagan-hhs-hearing-money-isnt-solution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">money<\/a> disappearing for the things they used to more readily afford, it becomes a problem.<\/p>\n<p>Small wonder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/politics\/2024\/09\/09\/issues-and-the-2024-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pew Research<\/a> reported the economy was the leading issue for Trump supporters in the 2024 election. They were sick of Biden pontificating from the Oval Office while they suffered and saw the American Dream disappear.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&rsquo;s January 20th executive order, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/presidential-actions\/2025\/01\/unleashing-american-energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&ldquo;Unleashing American Energy&rdquo;<\/a> did many things to that end, notably revoking a number of executive orders from his predecessor the president felt was holding the country back.<\/p>\n<p>The left can go on about Trump&rsquo;s rhetoric, his behavior, or whatever else encompasses their usual line of attack.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/historian-who-accurately-predicted-4-decades-of-presidential-winners-offers-pick-for-trump-vs-harris\/\" title=\"Historian Who Accurately Predicted 4 Decades of Presidential Winners Offers Pick for Trump Vs. 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According to Vermont Biz, GasBuddy predicts that gas prices will be $3.08 per gallon on Memorial Day, the lowest price for this holiday since 2021. When adjusted for inflation, this would represent the best prices Americans have seen since 2003 if the forecast is accurate. The US Energy Information Administration indicates a clear increase in gas prices adjusted for inflation starting during Biden&#8217;s presidency, with Memorial Day 2021 seeing prices at $3.64 per gallon-the first year of his term. In contrast, gas reached an alarming $5.10 per gallon by Memorial Day 2022. As gas prices show signs of recovery, many Americans hope this trend continues. The Hoover Institution attributed rising fuel costs during Biden&#8217;s administration to factors like inflationary spending and challenges in the oil market, noting that Biden imposed numerous restrictions on domestic energy production, including canceling the Keystone XL Pipeline and halting new oil and gas leases on public land. It&#8217;s crucial to acknowledge that economic issues are significant concerns for voters; Pew Research found it was a top priority among Trump supporters in the upcoming election as they felt neglected while their financial situations worsened under Biden&#8217;s leadership<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2438690,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture-2025-05-24T102640.033.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[55841,37423,32544,55840,3634],"class_list":["post-2438689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-2003-2","tag-economic-trends","tag-gas-prices","tag-gasbuddy","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture-2025-05-24T102640.033.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2438689","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2438689"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2438689\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2438693,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2438689\/revisions\/2438693"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2438690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2438689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2438689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2438689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}