ECONOMY
2 min readFact Check: Trump and Newsom's Competing Claims on California Gas Prices
TrueGov Editorial Team•6 months ago•2 min read
Analysis reveals inaccuracies in statements from both leaders
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President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom have made conflicting statements regarding California's gas prices, with CBS News conducting a fact-check of their claims. The analysis found that President Trump incorrectly stated that some states have gas prices below $2 per gallon while California's prices range between $6-$7. According to data from GasBuddy and AAA, no state has averaged below $2 per gallon this year, and California's average has not reached the $6-$7 range during 2025.