(From Fourth District Congressman Mark Alford)Good news doesn’t always make the headlines — but this week, even CNN and CBS News are cheering the drop in gas prices. And that’s something worth celebrating. Nationally, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline has fallen below $3 for the first time since 2021 — the lowest in years!
That means one thing: President Trump’s America-First energy agenda is working — and it’s working so well that even networks usually quick to criticize are reporting the relief with a smile. When gas prices go down, American families go forward.
For too long, hardworking folks in Missouri’s Fourth District were watching prices surge. Filling the tank felt like a financial burden. But today, every driver pulling up to the pump is getting a little break — especially meaningful during the most expensive travel season of the year.
According to AAA data, the statewide average price for regular gasoline in Missouri is currently about $2.64 per gallon, which is lower than in prior months. This isn’t a coincidence. Under strong leadership, the United States is once again embracing American energy production, restoring stability to supply, and rejecting destructive policies that made us more dependent and more vulnerable.
But the bigger shift is clear: we’re choosing strength over scarcity. And when America is strong, families prosper. Farmers, truckers, and small business owners here in the Show Me State feel the difference first. In a district where we drive long distances to church, school, and work, these savings matter. They mean presents under the tree, more meals shared around the table, and more confidence in a future built on common-sense policy.
Let’s call this what it is: an early Christmas gift–a gift from American productivity and leadership that puts our people first.
Of course, challenges remain. Inflation has taken a toll on every household. But as we close out the year, this progress proves that when we unleash American energy, Americans win. It’s the momentum we can build on. It’s proof that turning the corner is not only possible — it’s already happening.
So while you’re filling up the tank before heading to see loved ones in Sedalia, Warsaw, Cass County, or the Lake — take a moment to appreciate that price on the sign. It’s more than numbers.
It’s a reminder that America works best when America is working.
15 comments:
A huge tax cut for the American people!
Supply and demand people can’t afford to go anywhere so demand is low supply is high prices get lower
Isn't it sick, but hilarious, how the maga minions suck up (hegeth, alford, smith, et. al) to the emotionally disturbed wannabe king. Hey alford, just because I lose several pounds when catching the flu, doesn't mean it's necessarily a win for me. Quit trying to sell us your bull crap. Many of us don't watch faux news or believe ANYTHING the wannabe king mutters from his self serving narcissistic mouth and brain disease. We know exactly what you and your king are pulling.
People don't drive as much because average Americans are living in an affordability crisis.
Cheap gas doesn't help much if you can't afford to fix or keep tires on what you drive.
Also who can pay for a good used vehicle? Just seeing how big the payments on a new one are can make you think you need to file bankruptcy.
5:35AM, is that the same thing you said when Jimmy Cartier had us buying gas on even and odd days and pushed coal as the cleanest fuel choice replacing oil and natural gas or nuclear energy for the future while coal is one of the dirtiest and pollutes the most even causing an increase in global temperatures - but like all the liberal democrats - you leftists seem to always forget the Truth and Facts.
Can we ever forget Obama, pushed wind turbines, their subsidies causing a mountain of problems and issues - causing environmental, noise, bat and bird deaths, and the maintenance costs to keep them running. Another Joke - Not Ready for Prime Time, but it got all the Liberals excited.
Dear PPPP, (336). Your limited rational knowledge is on full display. Evidently, your only access to the world around you is faux news and the white nationalist (mein kampf) bible of white supremacy. So disturbing to actually believe there's people who are both gullible, hateful, and intellectually compromised as yourself to actually believe the rightwing propaganda machine as it seeks to whitewash history.
5:39PM, With you being a Leftist Liberal Democratic, Woke, CRT, DEI, Pronoun Shamer, anything you say is about as important as watching snow melt. All you can Recite is everyone is Racist, Nothing intelligent! Let me again educate you since you have learned nothing in whatever schooling or lack of education you received. The Democrats started the KKK, the Democrats funded the KKK - to help overthrow the Republicans - who FREED THE SLAVES. So, stop trying to use the Old Racism Card over and over when your Party Created the KKK, to provide Hate, Violence, and Death for your Violent Views of Society.
The KKK was described as acting as the military arm of the Democratic Party and are attributed with helping white Democrats regain control of state legislatures throughout the South. Just as all the PAID - I SAID PAID Demonstrators by the Democratic Party and their Supporters are Today - Paid to Disrupt and cause Issues for Civil Minded Individuals and Businesses , including the Police to bring forward - Racism, Hate, and Violence to their Actions. The Democrats - Love Selling the Souls...
All your diatribe is backed up by "THIN AIR", never any Truth or Facts and always afraid to spout any because your single brain cells thoughts, would be refuted for the - Nothing You Provide or Bring to Any Conversation.
7:07 yes that was true over 60 years ago. It’s past time for you let go of the past and catch up. Obviously , many of the southern Democrats grew up and wisened up to see a very different future for their party. Unfortunately, many of the southern Republicans did not. Get out of your house, open your eyes, visit a library just get off of your nonstop viewing of Fox. It may say Fox News but during recent litigation, Fox has repeatedly stated that they are an entertainment network and nobody should take what they say seriously. If you don’t believe this, just google it. May the truth finally set you free.
The PPPP strikes again with more irrelevant pontificating putridness relating to ancient history that has little to no bearing on today's authoritarian takeover. The PPPP is a prolific failure at communicating anything other than cut and paste meaningless data and repeatedly using the same old put downs, name calling, and rude comments. I myself, find the PPPP a hilariously intellectually limited rightwingnut advisary, similar to debating preschoolers over using crayons or markers. My dear PPPP, your posts are becoming increasingly more boring and redundantly predictable. Please find some new ideas and words.
Mark Alford forgot to mention all his hard work to release the Epstein files?
Not surprised!
FAIL!
I just saw my new health insurance premium for 2026. It went up $2000. a month. All you pathetic and spineless republican losers will be hearing from me in at the ballot box in November. None of you give a damn about the honest working Americans.
Trump's toady Alford: "Of course, challenges remain. Inflation has taken a toll on every household."
The numbers must so bad they don't want to ruin people's Christmas shopping!
BLS to Skip October PPI Report
The delayed wholesale-price inflation figures will instead be included in a postponed November report on Jan. 14
Dear PPPP, Please attempt to explain that one (1053) logically and without cut and paste or reciting irrelevant history to make your point. Remember, you're explaining this to over 20 million Americans who are about to get screwed by the republican party.
Who do all you Leftist Liberal Democratic, Woke, DEI, CRT, Pronoun Shamers think is responsible for the increase in Healthcare Costs - OBAMACARE - Which was another Democratic Failure - Costing everyone and businesses higher medical and insurance costs - which continues on - yet the Democrats again fail to take responsibility only to ask for more and more hardworking taxpayers money to pay for this OBAMACARE Debacle - - - So try to understand this is a Democratic Failure - You Dems wanted this and now you are Reaping the Costly Rewards of this FAILED HEALTHCARE PROGRAM.
Dearest PPPP (753), once again, you have cut and pasted repeatedly, the same old line. Nothing truthful, nothing real. Nothing insightful or new. Just another infestation of meaningless name calling and vile ignorant ranting. I'm wondering if you're really a 5th grader trying to use AI? No reasonable or rational adult would ever come up with even half the odiferous useless garbage that you come up with.......but we all still love you!
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