--- title: "Trump's average gas prices exceed Biden's" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trumps-average-gas-prices-exceed-bidens" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trumps-average-gas-prices-exceed-bidens" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trumps-average-gas-prices-exceed-bidens.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trumps-average-gas-prices-exceed-bidens" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-10-26T18:46:07.469Z" source_reported: "2026-10-26T17:40:28.533Z" updated: "2026-10-26T18:46:07.469Z" trust_score: 68 critic_score: 65 hype_score: 55 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-26T19:30:11.906647+00:00" --- # Trump's average gas prices exceed Biden's *Federal data shows costs during the former president's second term are higher than during the current president's single term.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 68 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to AAA and Federal Reserve data, with expert quotes. - Craft 65 of 100, higher is better. Quotes from affected voters and experts, with poll data and future outlook. - Hype 55 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises a comparison of gas prices, which the body delivers with data. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Average gas prices during Donald Trump's second term have exceeded those during Joe Biden's term, according to federal data. - Gas prices rose significantly in March after Trump initiated the Iran war, causing oil shipping to slow and prices to soar past $4 a gallon. - 73 percent of voters disapprove of Trump's handling of gas prices, according to a New York Times and Siena University poll. - The Trump administration has implemented measures to lower prices, including increased diesel production and relaxed environmental regulations. Average gasoline prices during Donald Trump's second term have surpassed those during Joe Biden's term, according to federal data. Americans have paid $3.74 on average for a gallon of unleaded gas during Trump's second term, compared to $3.69 under Biden, according to price data from the Federal Reserve and AAA. Gas prices rose significantly in March after Trump initiated the Iran war, causing oil shipping to slow and prices to soar past $4 a gallon for the first time since the Biden presidency. Earlier in October, gas prices broke a record by remaining above $4 a gallon for 158 consecutive days. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, called the shift striking. Voters are unhappy with the cost of fuel, with 73 percent disapproving of Trump's handling of gas prices, according to a New York Times and Siena University poll. The Trump administration has taken steps to lower prices, including increasing U.S. diesel production, offering tax breaks on commercial diesel fuel, and temporarily rolling back environmental regulations on certain types of gasoline. ## Disagreement on specific figures Quartz reported that gasoline has averaged $3.472 a gallon in Trump's term, less than a cent above Biden's $3.471, with the national price standing at $4.286. The Independent reported that Americans have paid $3.74 on average for a gallon of unleaded gas during Trump’s second term, compared to $3.69 under Biden, according to price data from the Federal Reserve. ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated digests mention the poll showing 73 percent of voters disapprove of Trump's handling of gas prices. None of the centre-rated digests mention the specific actions taken by the Trump administration to lower prices, such as increased diesel production or relaxed environmental regulations. ## Who covered it Shares of the 13 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 46% (6) - Centre: 46% (6) - Right: 8% (1) 0 of 13 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-26T19:30:11.906647+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 6 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-26T20:15:07.672Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports highlighted the disapproval of 73 percent of voters regarding Trump's handling of gas prices, citing a New York Times and Siena University poll. The Independent's full report stated that gas prices under Trump eclipse highs of the Biden era, and that affordable gas prices evaporated after Trump started the Iran war in late February. The Daily Beast noted that Trump's gas promise imploded as a grim milestone hit home, with his term's average prices exceeding Joe Biden's. CNN reported that gas under Trump 2.0 is now more expensive than it was under Biden, and recalled Trump's campaign promise to make gas prices cheap again while blaming the Biden-Harris administration for a "war on energy." ### Centre - Centre-rated reports focused on the core fact that average gas prices during Trump's second term now exceed those during Biden's term. Quartz stated that gasoline averaged $3.472 a gallon in Trump's term, less than a cent above Biden's $3.471. Forbes reported that the average national gas price during Trump’s second term is now slightly higher than the average for Biden’s single term, according to a review of AAA data. Reuters indicated that Americans have paid more for gasoline and diesel on average during Trump's second term than under Biden, according to AAA. Bloomberg noted that the average price Americans are paying for gasoline under Trump has overtaken the average during the Biden administration, underscoring political pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterm elections. ### Right - The right-rated report from WCHS mentioned that gas prices are now higher under Trump than the Biden-era average, citing an analysis. It also quoted Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, who called the shift striking. **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. - mixed: 2 - high: 9 - veryHigh: 2 ## 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 - [Portfolio](https://portfolio.hu/global/20261026/elbukott-donald-trump-egyik-legfontosabb-igerete-raadasul-par-nappal-a-valasztasok-elott-872138) — One of Donald Trump's Most Important Promises Has Failed, and Just Days Before the Election - [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/10/26/average-price-of-gasoline-during-trumps-term-now-exceeds-bidens-as-midterms-loom) — Average price of gasoline during Trump’s term now exceeds Biden’s, as midterms loom - [GV Wire](https://gvwire.com/2026/10/26/average-price-of-gasoline-during-trumps-term-now-exceeds-bidens-as-midterms-loom) — Average Price of Gasoline During Trump's Term Now Exceeds Biden's, as ... - [Quartz](https://qz.com/trump-biden-average-gas-price-aaa-midterms-102626) — Trump's average gas price has overtaken Biden's, AAA data show - [Forbes](https://forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2026/10/26/average-gas-price-under-trump-now-tops-average-under-biden) — Average Gas Price Under Trump Now Tops Average Under Biden - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/us/money/gas-prices-trump-biden-b3073460.html) — Gas prices under Trump eclipse highs of Biden era, federal data reveals - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/us/money/gas-prices-trump-biden-b3073460.html) — Gas prices under Trump eclipse highs of Biden era, federal data reveals - [The Daily Beast](https://thedailybeast.com/trumps-gas-promise-implodes-as-grim-milestone-hits-home-as-term-average-prices-exceed-joe-bidens) — Trump’s Gas Promise Implodes as Grim Milestone Hits Home - [WCHS](https://wchstv.com/news/nation-world/gas-prices-higher-trump-biden-average-iran-war-cincinnati-fuel) — Gas prices now higher under Trump than Biden-era average, analysis finds - [CNN](https://cnn.com/2026/10/26/economy/gas-oil-trump-iran-election) — Gas under Trump 2.0 is now more expensive than it was under Biden - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/legal/government/average-price-gasoline-during-trumps-term-now-exceeds-bidens-midterms-loom-2026-10-26) — Average price of gasoline during Trump's term now exceeds Biden's, as midterms loom - [Bloomberg](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-26/trump-s-gasoline-prices-surpass-biden-average-ahead-of-midterms) — Gasoline Prices Under Trump Surpass Biden-Era Average - [The New Republic](https://newrepublic.com/post/217160/donald-trump-gas-prices-making-him-rich) — No Wonder Trump Doesn’t Care About Gas Prices. It’s Making Him Rich. ## Questions **What are the average gas prices during Donald Trump's second term compared to Joe Biden's term?** Average gas prices during Donald Trump's second term have surpassed those during Joe Biden's term. Americans have paid $3.74 on average for a gallon of unleaded gas during Trump's second term, compared to $3.69 under Biden, according to price data from the Federal Reserve and AAA. **What caused gas prices to rise significantly in March?** Gas prices rose significantly in March after Donald Trump initiated the Iran war. This action caused oil shipping to slow, leading to gas prices soaring past $4 a gallon for the first time since the Biden presidency. **How do voters feel about Donald Trump's handling of gas prices?** Voters express significant dissatisfaction with gas prices. According to a New York Times and Siena University poll, 73 percent of voters disapprove of Trump's handling of gas prices. 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