One Benefit of Trump’s Tariffs and A Poor Economy — Low Gas Prices For Summer

By Douglas McIntyre  •  April 30, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how a weakening U.S. economy and tariffs are driving down oil prices, which have fallen from $80 to under $60 per barrel in the past year. While this may signal broader economic trouble, he highlights a potential benefit: gas prices this summer could drop below $3, offering relief at the pump.

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