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Trump's answer to high gas prices is socialism with patriotic branding
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Grandpa Pudding Brains' White House has opened 25 Freedom Fuel gas stations around Philadelphia, selling gas below the national average, because socialism becomes freedom when you slap a flag decal on the pump. USA TODAY reports the stations are selling gas at 3.47 a gallon, below the 3.79 national average, and that the White House promoted the launch with a video of customers thanking Trump for cheaper gas. — Read the rest The post Trump's answer to high gas prices is socialism with patriotic branding appeared first on Boing Boing.
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· Jul 2, 2026
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Western Standard
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· Jul 8, 2026
Hormuz: China Oil Demand Tapped out, Heavy Truck EVs Rise
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Hartmann Report
· Jun 25, 2026
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Off The Press
· Jun 29, 2026
Trump says gas prices coming down fast
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Townhall
· Jun 29, 2026
This New Socialist Candidate Says Roads, Schools, and Firefighters Prove America Is Already Socialist
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Reuters
· Jul 13, 2026
Will the war in Iran ruin your Euro summer?
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Fortune
· Jun 24, 2026
Trump claims consumers are being ‘gouged’ by gas companies and orders DOJ price probe, as Bessent warns U.S. must avoid ‘foreign chokepoints’
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 11, 2026
Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market
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BRICS News
· Jul 13, 2026
JUST IN: 🇷🇺 President Putin says Ukraine's attacks are causing fuel supply problems in Russia.
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DawnNews English
· Jun 30, 2026
Trump Warns Petrol Retailers: Cut Prices Now | US News | Oil Market
US President Donald Trump has warned petrol retailers to lower fuel prices immediately, accusing them of price gouging and calling for gasoline to fall towards 2 dollars and 50 cents per gallon. His demand comes as fuel prices rise after the US-Israel war on Iran, adding pressure on American consumers ahead of the November midterm elections. #Trump #GasPrices #USNews #FuelPrices #IranWar #California #Economy #WorldNews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Investopedia
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump-Promoted $3.47 ‘Freedom Fuel’ Was Too Good To Last
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Sky News Australia
· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jul 12, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
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The Independent
· Jun 24, 2026
So it’s not under $2? Trump loses it in late-night post about high gas prices he promised would drop
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Hot Air
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Kremlin News
· Jul 8, 2026
[Photo] The President addressed the fuel situation It is patently obvious that our adversary i [...]
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Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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The Hill
· Jun 26, 2026
Oil prices are low. Why not gasoline?
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· Jun 27, 2026
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Drudge Retort
· Jul 5, 2026
'Their New Deal Is Socialism For The Super-Rich'
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Fox News
· Jun 29, 2026
Socialism is only a symptom. Republicans can’t risk ignoring the real problem
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Knewz
· Jun 30, 2026
President Donald Trump melts down at gas retailers, warns ‘big problems lie ahead’ if ‘totally illegal’ price gouging on oil continues
President Donald Trump criticized energy companies over high gasoline prices, accusing retailers of engaging in “totally illegal” price gouging and demanding immediate price cuts for American consumers as fuel costs remain elevated nationwide. High national gas prices According to national pricing data, the average cost of a gallon of gas stands at 3.86 — down...
TASS
· Jun 24, 2026
Trump unhappy gasoline prices are not falling, orders probe
The average price of gasoline in the United States stood at 2.98 per gallon before the start of hostilities against Iran, and had climbed to about 3.90 by June 22
Iran Herald
· Jun 30, 2026
"Drop your price": Trump tells gasoline retailers to cut rates immediately, warns of "big problems"
Washington, DC [US], June 30 (ANI): Urging gasoline retailers to swiftly reduce fuel costs at the pump, United States President Donald Trump issued a stern warning of 'big problems' if businesses failed to take immediate action, pointing out that current rates remain unjustifiably steep despite falling crude oil prices.The President noted that fuel prices are far too high given the current market trajectory, emp
Presstv
· Jul 3, 2026
'Mind your malnutrition rates': Parl. speaker fires back at Trump over Iran food claims
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KTTH – 770 AM – Seattle
· Jul 3, 2026
Rep. Pramila Jayapal cheers socialism, then goes blank when asked to name one socialist country that worked
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Daily Mirror
· Jul 8, 2026
Martin Lewis urges 'do it right now' for every UK home on standard tariff
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ArcaMax
· Jul 3, 2026
Americans drive into July 4 holiday with gas prices still stinging
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MS NOW
· Jul 12, 2026
Trump’s ‘Freedom Fuel’ push is a flimsy answer to rising gas prices
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