Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has warned that gas prices would rise if former President Trump wins re-election. She alleges that Trump would enable foreign energy producers to “price gouge”. This comes amid ongoing concerns about high gas prices, with AAA reporting an over 50% increase since Biden’s inauguration. The national average for a gallon of gas is currently around $3.62, down from its peak of over $5 in June 2022. Despite this, inflation remains persistent, with prices climbing 3.5% year-over-year in March. The White House recently announced the release of over 1 million barrels of gasoline from the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve to help lower prices at the pump. Ocasio-Cortez’s comments also come as Trump prepares to hold a rally near her district.