Lowest Labor Day Gas Prices in Five Years as Travel Costs Dip in Trump Economy

Key points

• White House message: Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attributed falling prices to “unleashing American energy dominance” and rolling back Biden‑era policies called the “Green New Scam.”
• Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s remarks: Framed the drop as the result of a commonsense approach — more U.S. energy production leading to lower costs, more jobs, and greater prosperity.
• Current trends:
• Lowest Labor Day pump prices in five years (per GasBuddy).
• Hotel rates down ~11%.
• Domestic airfares down 6% over last year.
• Car rental costs down 3%.
• Political framing: Positions declining prices as proof of the Trump Administration delivering on campaign promises of lower prices, stable inflation, and improved affordability.

• Media echo: The article includes a nationwide roundup of local news headlines reinforcing the theme of cheaper travel costs for the holiday.