FACT CHECK #NBS4SWRP

WHAT WE FOUND

Multiple high-credibility sources confirm that the national average price for gasoline exceeded $5.00 per gallon for the first time in U.S. history during the presidency of Joe Biden 1 2. According to data from the Energy Information Administration and AAA, the national average reached $5.01 on June 9, 2022, and eventually peaked at approximately $5.02 per gallon in mid-June 2 3 4. These record highs were attributed to factors such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the global economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic 4 6. While prices later declined from these peaks, the national average remained above historical averages for much of 2022 1 7.

SOURCES

1. 1 · factually.coFACT-CHECKER
   What Were Gasoline Prices During Biden’s Presidency?

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2. 2 · waysandmeans.house.govACADEMIC
   Gas Prices Have More Than Doubled Since Biden’s First Day in Office - Ways and Means

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3. 3 · politifact.comFACT-CHECKER
   Rep. Carol Miller blamed President Joe Biden for higher gasoline prices. Gasoline has cost more during Biden’s tenure than during former President Donald Trump’s. But experts say Biden’s influence is limited and limbing prices owe more to economic activity and global diplomacy.

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4. 4 · cnn.comFACT-CHECKER
   Fact check: Biden falsely claims the most common gas price was over $5 when he took office | CNN Politics

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5. 5 · snopes.comFACT-CHECKER
   Biden Falsely Claims Gas Prices Were 'Over $5' When He Took Office | Snopes.com

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6. 6 · forbes.comWEB
   Average Gasoline Prices Under The Past Four Presidents

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7. 7 · gasprice.usWEB
   Gas Prices Under Biden: What Happened (2021-2025) | GasPrice.us

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