Fact-check · Nov 10, 2026 · Pete Hegseth
“Gas prices were rising”
MOSTLY TRUE
What the record shows
US gas prices averaged $3.87/gal in 2026 YTD through Nov 2; rose from $2.80 (Jan 5) to $4.15 (Nov 2). Prices rose Sept-Oct 2026 ($3.93→$4.36), but peaked May 2026 at $4.50 before declining through summer.
Prices were rising in recent months before the statement, but had fallen significantly from spring 2026 peak. The claim is directionally accurate for the immediate timeframe but omits the earlier decline.
This figure differs by region.
Sources
- US Retail Gas Price (Weekly) - United States - Historical D…
- Gas Prices Jump 39% in a Year; Diesel Soars 72%
- US Regular Conventional Gas Price (GASREGCOVW)
- US Regular All Formulations Gas Price (GASREGW)
- Gas Prices in 2026 So Far: $3.87 Average, $4.50 Peak
- U.S. Gas Price History: 1970 to Today — US Gas Gauge
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