evidence: In early October 2022, we received inquiries from readers who asked if it is true that the national average for gas prices dropped under $2 per gallon during U.S. President Donald Trump's term of office. After reviewing credible data, we can confirm that this is true. [...] Figures on the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) website showed an average of $1.84 per gallon for regular fuel in April 2020. In the same month, The Associated Press also reported a similar price of $1.86, citing data from AAA. Trump was in office from January 2017 through January 2021. [...] As of this writing (Oct. 12, 2022), AAA reported that the average national gas price in the U.S. was $3.92 per gallon.