Trump Misstates Gas, Grocery Prices
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Trump makes false or misleading claims about grocery prices and the cost of gas. Here's a fact check.
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President Trump has made a number of inaccurate claims that the price of gas and groceries have fallen since he took office.
Mr. Trump has also exaggerated the decline in crude oil prices since his first term.
The president has also falsely stated that he has overseen a drop in grocery prices.
The White House did not respond to a request for more information on these claims.
Wholesale egg prices were 52% lower on April 25 than they were of Mr. Trump 's second term.
The White House did not explain the discrepancy in the president's figures.
Meanwhile, retail prices for consumers remain at record highs for egg sales.
The average retail egg price hit $ 6.23 per dozen in March , surpassing the previous record $ 5.90 set in February .
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