Record #4146
US gas prices will keep rising in the weeks after June 9, 2026
IncorrectRecorded occurrence
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Occurrence 1 of 1 · source record #4146 MeidasTouch · Tuesday Afternoon Breaking News Updates with Ben - 6/9/26
Original quoteThe American people will now see gas prices continue to go up
Quote begins at 29:39
Exact speaking time unavailable; using the official episode publication date.
How the call settles
US national average retail gasoline price is higher a month after 2026-06-09 than it was on that date
Our reasoning
NO on the research record because EIA weekly US retail gasoline prices fell after June 9, 2026: $4.281 on 06/08, $4.187 on 06/15, $4.048 on 06/22, $3.964 on 06/29, $3.911 on 07/06 and $3.987 on 07/13. A month after the claim, prices were roughly 30 cents per gallon lower, not higher.. Applied stored rule: US national average retail gasoline price is higher a month after 2026-06-09 than it was on that date.
Outcome evidence
EIA weekly US retail gasoline prices fell after June 9, 2026: $4.281 on 06/08, $4.187 on 06/15, $4.048 on 06/22, $3.964 on 06/29, $3.911 on 07/06 and $3.987 on 07/13. A month after the claim, prices were roughly 30 cents per gallon lower, not higher.
Outcome date: 2026-07-09
Verdict recorded: 2026-07-30
Basis: research