Trump Is Promoting ‘Freedom Fuel’ for $3.47 a Gallon. Who’s Behind It?
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- A gas station in Bristol, Pennsylvania, part of the newly branded Freedom Fuel chain, is offering gasoline at $3.47 per gallon, significantly lower than competitors by at least 50 cents.
- The Freedom Fuel chain, consisting of 25 stations in the Philadelphia region, is promoted by President Trump and the White House, though ownership details remain undisclosed.
- President Trump credited the low prices to "a VERY smart retailer" motivated by patriotism, stating the stations are "doing this because they love the U.S.A."
- Customers, like delivery driver Jerrod White, appreciate the lower prices, which reduce his typical fill-up cost from $100 to $75, providing relief amid rising fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions.
