--- title: "Trump dismisses criticism over high gas prices" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-dismisses-criticism-over-high-gas-prices" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trump-dismisses-criticism-over-high-gas-prices" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-dismisses-criticism-over-high-gas-prices.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trump-dismisses-criticism-over-high-gas-prices" category: "Politics" published: "2026-10-25T16:25:11.254Z" source_reported: "2026-10-25T15:35:27.000Z" updated: "2026-10-25T16:25:11.254Z" trust_score: 60 critic_score: 65 hype_score: 45 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-25T17:24:33.680Z" --- # Trump dismisses criticism over high gas prices *President claims US is making billions from oil while motorists face elevated costs.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 60 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to Trump, with figures from AAA and govargus.com, and two independent outlets. - Craft 65 of 100, higher is better. Quotes from Trump and critics, with figures and context provided, but some opinion presented as fact. - Hype 45 of 100, lower is better. Headline uses strong language but is largely supported by the article's content. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - President Donald Trump said he does not "give a damn" about criticism regarding the US making a "fortune" from high oil prices. - Trump claimed the US oil and gas industry was making "hundreds of billions of dollars" due to events in the Middle East. - The national average price for regular gasoline was approximately $4.29 per gallon on October 25. - ExxonMobil and Chevron reported combined second-quarter profits for 2026 of $26.5 billion. President Donald Trump stated he does not “give a damn” about criticism regarding the United States making a “fortune” from high oil prices. Speaking at a rally in Georgia on Saturday, October 24, Trump claimed the US oil and gas industry was making “hundreds of billions of dollars” due to events in the Middle East. He told the crowd that his advisers had warned him against mentioning the financial gains, suggesting it would invite criticism over fuel costs for ordinary Americans. The national average price of regular gasoline was approximately $4.29 per gallon on October 25, according to AAA. This figure was down from approximately $4.49 a month earlier but significantly higher than the $3.06 average recorded a year ago. Under President Obama, the U.S. national average gas price peaked at $3.93 per gallon in May 2011, and under President Biden, it peaked at $5.06 in June 2022. ## Profits and consumer costs ExxonMobil and Chevron reported combined second-quarter profits for 2026 of $26.5 billion. Newsweek noted that higher crude oil prices can increase the cost of gasoline, diesel, and transportation for consumers, while the extent of benefits for domestic producers depends on factors including production costs and market prices. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated digests mention the national average price of regular gasoline on October 25, nor do they mention the peak gas prices under Presidents Obama and Biden. The right-rated digest does not mention the combined profits of ExxonMobil and Chevron or the national average gas price. ## Who covered it Shares of the 7 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 57% (4) - Centre: 14% (1) - Right: 29% (2) 1 of 8 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-25T17:24:33.680Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-25T17:30:22.623Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Four left-rated reports focused on Trump's dismissal of concerns about high gas prices. Common Dreams, Raw Story, IBTimes UK, and indy100- Independent highlighted Trump's statement that he does not “give a damn” about people “suffering at the pump” while the US is “making a fortune.” Common Dreams and Raw Story quoted Trump saying, “Just run this as an ad,” in reference to his remarks. Common Dreams also noted that ExxonMobil and Chevron reported combined second-quarter profits for 2026 of $26.5 billion and that Trump owns stock in oil companies. IBTimes UK reported that Trump faced criticism for using a “baby voice” to mock Americans concerned about high petrol prices. Indy100- Independent stated Trump “angers the internet” with his comments. ### Centre - The centre-rated report from Newsweek led with Trump stating he does not “give a damn” about criticism regarding the US making a “fortune” from high oil prices. Newsweek quoted Trump saying, “We're making a frickin fortune.” The report detailed the national average gasoline price on October 25 and compared it to previous peaks under Obama and Biden. It also included polling data showing that 73 percent of likely voters disapprove of Trump's handling of gas prices. ### Right - The right-rated report from End Time Headlines focused on Trump's statement that he does not “give a damn” about gas prices as the US is making a “fortune.” The report noted that these remarks were tied to conflict in the Middle East. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - low: 1 - high: 5 - unknown: 1 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [VINnews](https://vinnews.com/2026/10/25/trump-on-gas-prices-i-dont-give-a-damn) — Trump On Gas Prices: ‘I Don’t Give A Damn’ - [Raw Story](https://rawstory.com/trumps-gas-prices-new-report) — 'Just run this as an ad': Trump's rally gas price admission seen as gift to Dems - [End Time Headlines](https://endtimeheadlines.org/2026/10/trump-says-he-doesnt-give-a-dan-about-gas-prices-as-the-us-is-making-a-fortune) — Trump Says He Doesn’t ‘Give A Da*n’ About Gas Prices As The US Is Making A ‘Fortune’ - [IBTimes UK](https://ibtimes.co.uk/trump-criticised-baby-voice-high-petrol-prices-1827669) — Donald Trump Criticised For Using 'Baby Voice' To Mock Americans Amid High Gas Price Complaints - [Newsweek](https://newsweek.com/trump-says-he-doesnt-give-a-damn-about-gas-prices-as-us-making-fortune-12615894) — Trump says he doesn't 'give a damn' about gas prices as US making 'fortune' - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/89660002fd4ab624) — Trump Says He Doesn't 'Give A Damn' About Gas Prices As US Making 'Fortune' - [Common Dreams](https://commondreams.org/news/trump-oil-profits-gas-prices) — 'Just Run This as an Ad': Trump Dismisses Pump Pain to Boast of Oil and Gas Profits - [indy100- Independent](https://indy100.com/politics/trump/trump-gas-prices-iran-georgia) — Trump angers the internet with just five words amid rising gas prices ## Questions **What did Donald Trump say about gas prices?** President Donald Trump stated he does not “give a damn” about criticism regarding the United States making a “fortune” from high oil prices. He claimed the US oil and gas industry was making “hundreds of billions of dollars” due to events in the Middle East. **What was the national average gas price?** The national average price of regular gasoline was approximately $4.29 per gallon on October 25. This was down from $4.49 a month earlier but higher than the $3.06 average recorded a year ago. **What were the profits of major oil companies?** ExxonMobil and Chevron reported combined second-quarter profits for 2026 of $26.5 billion. Newsweek noted that higher crude oil prices can increase costs for consumers, while benefiting domestic producers. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-dismisses-criticism-over-high-gas-prices. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Trump dismisses criticism over high gas prices", https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-dismisses-criticism-over-high-gas-prices