Governor, State of California
Compared on: Gas prices rose nationwide recently
THE CLAIM · SEP 20, 2026
“Secretary Wright avoided price predictions as gas prices continued to skyrocket: “I don’t know the future of gas prices”
Gavin Newsom · Read
THE RECORD
the United States, regular gasoline, retail (dollars per gallon): $3.12 in the 12 months to Aug 2025; $3.51 in the 12 months to Aug 2026 (up 12.6%).
U.S. Energy Information Administration · Regular gasoline, retail, the United States · Read
RECORD AGREES
The claim inside it: gas prices rose nationwide recently. This card checks that against official data. The one measure scored went up, as the claim says.
