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Trump Targets Gas Prices and Taxes | US News

Trump’s cracking down on gas prices, demanding stations slash costs as crude drops — calling current pump prices a rip-off and warning of illegal gouging. He’s also blasting California’s sky-high gas taxes, saying they’re nearly as expensive as the fuel itself. This isn’t new — he’s already ordered the Justice Department to investigate price manipulation. But experts explain it’s not that simple: gas stations still hold onto expensive inventory, refining, delivery, summer blends, and state taxes all slow the price drop. Trump’s pushing for faster savings to fight inflation and put more cash…

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