U.S. presidents have little control over the price that consumers pay for gasoline. As the Energy Information Administration explains, gasoline prices are mainly affected by the price of crude oil, a fossil fuel that is refined into gasoline. And the p
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Snopes→ ‘A Whole Lot of Truth’ (and Some Misleading Info) About Gas Prices
A viral piece of copypasta gets a few things wrong about gas prices.
Logically→ This video shows a Russian command center and gas filling station in the Black Sea, destroyed by Ukrainians.
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PolitiFact→ The pros and cons of a gas tax holiday
Biden is answering public frustration with high gas prices by seeking a three-month pause in the federal gas tax, while encouraging gas tax holidays in the states. But economists have doubts about the idea.
Snopes→ What is the Gas Tax Holiday Proposed by Biden?
Gas prices skyrocketed in the summer of 2022.
Logically→ Gas prices at a 7-Eleven store reached $7.11 in June 2022.
An old photo displaying a "test price" to mark the opening of a new 7-Eleven store does not reflect the actual gas price.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, gas in Canada isn’t $9 per gallon
“Gas in Canada is $9.00 a gallon.”
Truth or Fiction?→ Gas Boycott July 3 to 5 2022
On June 19 2022 a Facebook user posted a concise status update, encouraging others to participate in a June 3 to 5 2022 gas boycott; it read: Do NOT Buy gas July 3-5!! Do NOT Buy gas July 3-5!! Do NOT Buy gas July 3-5!! As of June 22 2022, the post rac
Snopes→ Biden to Call for 3-Month Suspension of Gas and Diesel Taxes
President Joe Biden will call on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months.
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Viral image of gas prices is from 2015, not Jan. 6, 2021
An image shows gas prices on Jan. 6, 2021.
Snopes→ Did Gas Prices Hit $7.11 at 7-Eleven?
The "prophecy" has not been fulfilled.
PolitiFact→ Ted Cruz – High electricity costs tied to price of natural gas, not Green New Deal
"The impact of President Biden being beholden to the Green New Deal radicals in his party has electricity costs through the roof in Texas."
AllSides→ ‘Never Forget Jan. 6’ Gas Price Photos Date from Obama Era
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/never-forget-january-6th/ Social media posts with pictures of gas pri
Poynter→ There are no easy answers on reducing U.S. gas prices, despite political ads’ claims
As they campaign to win the election in November, Republicans are blaming Democrats for record-high gas prices, and Democrats are shifting the blame to oil companies. Florida Republican Marco Rubio […] The post There are no easy answers on reduci
Snopes→ ‘Never Forget Jan. 6’ Gas Price Photos Date from Obama Era
As gas prices hit a record high of $5 in the U.S. in mid-2022, some social media users shared misleading posts in reference to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Squeezing Gas Pump At ‘Top Speed’ Will NOT Put More Air In Your Tank
Does squeezing the gas pump at "top speed" put more air in your tank, ultimately overcharging you for less than a full tank worth of fuel? No, that's not true: A representative of the American Automobile Association (AAA) emailed Lead Sto
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Image of anti-Biden restaurant sign about gas prices was digitally altered
A Big Boy restaurant sign said Donald Trump "was right" when he "predicted if Biden was elected, you'd see $5, $6 and $7 gas."
PolitiFact→ No easy answers on reducing U.S. gas prices, despite political ads’ claims
Experts don’t see ways for elected officials to quickly cut gas prices, but there might be moves to reduce prices over time.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Shell Is NOT Offering Gas Cards, Gift Cards On Social Media
Is Shell gas company doing a giveaway of $500 gas cards for $1.95 or a $250 gas card after completing a survey? No, that's not true: A spokesperson for Shell responded to Lead Stories by email on June 15, 2022, saying that Shell is not pr
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘BTW, Gas Was $1.87 on Memorial Day in 2020 When the Mean Tweeter Was in Office’
A June 4 2022 Facebook post about gas prices in May 2020 had been shared more than 200,000 times as of June 15 2022: Black text against a green background read: Btw, gas was $1.87 on Memorial Day in 2020 when the mean tweeter was in office. Former Un
Snopes→ Biden Tells Oil Refiners: Produce More Gas, Fewer Profits
President Joe Biden called on U.S. oil refiners to produce more gasoline and diesel, saying their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record high prices at the pump.
Snopes→ Are Canadians Paying $9 USD Per Gallon for Gas?
Gas prices in the U.S. are nearing a record high. That said, gas is often more expensive in other countries than in the U.S.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No federal payments on the way for gas price relief
"President Biden confirm(ed) everyone will receive their $1k gas checks this week!!"
Snopes→ Gas Prices Close in on $5 a Gallon in US, Hit Record in UK
California has the highest average price at $6.40 a gallon.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: $8.88 Gas Is NOT Being Sold By Murphy USA In Jasper, Alabama, In Early June 2022
Was gasoline costing $8.88 a gallon at a Murphy USA gas station in Jasper, Alabama, in early June 2022? No, that's not true: A representative for Murphy USA emailed Lead Stories to say that the Jasper location was not open for business wh
FactCheck.org→ Social Media Posts Falsely Attribute Statement on Gasoline Prices to Nonexistent ‘BP Oil Executive’
Quick Take A supply and demand imbalance, exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, led to a surge in gasoline prices. But an online statement attributed to a supposed “BP Oil Executive” blames gasoline prices on U.S. dependence on foreign oil
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Department Of Energy Did NOT Say Americans ‘Purchase 40 Gallons Of Gas A Week Minimum’
Did the Department of Energy (DOE) say Americans buy at least 40 gallons of gas per week? No, that's not true: There is no evidence that the DOE ever published statistics that made this claim, and the 40-gallons-of-gas-per-week claim also
Snopes→ 4 Tips For Avoiding Online Misinfo About Gas Prices
No. 1: Don’t draw broad conclusions on the fuel economy based on one or a few pictures of gas station signs.
Snopes→ Was U.S. Average Gas Price in June 2022 the Highest It’s Ever Been?
The per gallon average reached $4.96, with California drivers paying the most.
PolitiFact→ Barbara Gaskins – NC Democrat falsely says state GOP supports controversial Scott plan
“The N.C. GOP came out in support of Sen. [Rick] Scott's extremist policy to ‘Rescue America.’”
PolitiFact→ Tweets – No, Biden didn’t give Americans the ‘cheapest’ gas prices on Earth.
Biden gave Americans “the cheapest gas prices on Earth.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘BP Oil Executive Brice Cromwell’ Does NOT Exist, NO One At BP Wrote Social Media Commentary On High Oil, Gas Prices
Did a BP executive named "Brice Cromwell" write a commentary being shared on social media that blames the high cost of oil and gasoline on the United States not producing enough of "our very own American made product"? No, that's not true
Snopes→ Did a BP Oil Exec Named Brice Cromwell Blame Biden for High Gas Prices?
One way to give undue weight to a political opinion is to pretend that it originated with a credible or authoritative source.
Snopes→ What’s the Price of Fuel Near You? Share a Gas Station Pic
With U.S. gasoline prices rapidly rising, we're collecting photos of signs depicting fuel prices at gas stations across the country. Send us one.
PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, a Costco gas station pump screen did not display a message that said ‘Blame Joe Biden’
A Costco gas pump screen said “Don’t blame us. Blame Joe Biden.”
Snopes→ Company to Las Vegas Chapels: No More Elvis-Themed Weddings
Las Vegas chapels of love that use Elvis Presley's likeness could find themselves becoming Heartbreak Hotels.
Snopes→ Did a Costco Gas Pump Say, ‘Don’t Blame Us. Blame Joe Biden’?
The message was supposedly documented in a photo of a Costco Wholesale gas pump displaying a Kirkland Fuel logo and a total of $147.34 for 26.458 gallons purchased.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Costco Digital Gas Pump Screen Did NOT Display ‘Blame Joe Biden’ Message — It’s An Altered Image
Did a digital display screen at a Costco Wholesale gas pump display a message that said, "Don't blame us. Blame Joe Biden"? No, that's not true: This image has been edited. The digitally altered image began appearing on Facebook on about
Snopes→ Facebook Scammers Seize On Gas Monkey Garage Giveaway
The best tip to avoid scams on Facebook is to always look for the official and trustworthy verified badge next to the page name.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: High U.S. Gas Prices In 2022 Are NOT Related To Closed Pipelines
Are high U.S. gas prices in 2022 related to closed pipelines? No, that's not true: The high gas prices in 2022 are mostly attributed to the price of crude oil, along with global economics and world affairs. There is no evidence that close