Fact check: Trump lies about the price of eggs, groceries and gas | CNN Politics

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False Claims About Gas Prices

Trump falsely claimed gas prices hit $1.98 in several states. Data from AAA and GasBuddy show that no state average was below $2.70 per gallon, with the lowest price being $2.19.

Misleading Statements on Grocery Prices

Trump asserted that grocery prices are down, but federal Consumer Price Index data reveals a 0.49% increase in March from February and a 2.41% year-over-year increase.

Inaccurate Egg Price Claims

Trump's claim that egg prices dropped by 93-94% is grossly inaccurate. While wholesale egg prices have decreased, the consumer price of a dozen eggs reached a record high of about $6.23 in March. The White House couldn't substantiate this claim and offered alternative arguments.

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