Trump demands gasoline retailers lower prices to $2.50 per gallon, warns of consequences
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Al Jazeera Staff
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President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social demanding that US gasoline retailers immediately lower prices to around $2.50 per gallon, warning of "big problems" if they do not comply. He accused retailers of illegal gouging and urged them to drop prices for American consumers. The post is a direct pressure tactic from the president on fuel retailers rather than a formal policy action.
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bskyTrump demands gasoline retailers lower prices to $2.50 per gallon, warns of consequencesaljazeera.comKey quotes
· 4 pulledGasoline Retailers must get their Prices down, IMMEDIATELY
There will be no gauging [sic], which is totally illegal
If Retailers don't do this, big problems lie ahead! Start targeting around the $2.50 a Gallon number
The Retailers must quickly react to this statement, and do what they know is right — DROP YOUR PRICE FOR OUR GREA
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