President Donald Trump announced this week that he will be working with Republicans in Congress to ease the pain at the pump felt by Americans, as global uncertainty and seasonal trends continue to force gas prices higher, the Daily Mail reported.

On Thursday, the average national gas price was $3.165 per gallon, up from $3.125 a month ago but down from February 2024’s price of $3.276, according to AAA.

The rising cost of energy has put a dent in the president’s plan to bring down inflation, and the additional threat of tariffs coupled with seasonal refinery maintenance has kept prices high, according to the Mail. Yet Trump sees hope in offering companies incentives for keeping manufacturing in the U.S. and working with Republicans in Congress to lower taxes across the board, aiming for a reduction in gas prices.

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