Gas Prices ‘Laying Low’ in President Trump’s Second Term

Gas prices are “laying low” in President Donald Trump’s second term, according to a recent update from AAA.

“In the thick of summer, gas prices are laying low with the national average for a gallon of regular going down one cent from a week ago to $3.16,” AAA wrote in a July 17 press release, noting that prices at the gas pump now match the prices seen four years ago in the summer of 2021. It notes that was the last time gas prices were “this low.”

The average national gas price on July 18, 2025, is around $3.155 for unleaded, dropping from last week’s average of $3.167. One month ago, the average stood at $3.187. Further, the average last year stood at $3.505.

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