Iran War Pushes Trump's Average Gasoline Prices Above Biden's

OilPrice.com · Charles Kennedy · 2026-10-26 20:00 UTC

Average U.S. gasoline prices under Trump have overtaken Biden-era levels, reaching $3.472 per gallon versus $3.471 under Biden.

The average price Americans have paid for gasoline during President Donald Trump's second term has now surpassed the average recorded during Joe Biden's presidency, marking a politically significant milestone just days before the November 3 midterm elections.

According to AAA data cited by Reuters, regular gasoline has averaged $3.472 per gallon since Trump returned to office in January 2025, compared with $3.471 during Biden's four-year presidency.

The difference is marginal, but it represents a striking reversal for a president who campaigned on promises to bring gasoline prices below $2 per gallon.

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