President Donald Trump announced a major win for Philadelphia drivers as America approaches its 250th birthday — a retail fuel network is slashing gas prices across the city on July 3rd.
The Freedom Fuel Network will lower prices at 25 stations across the Greater Philadelphia Area in celebration of the historic milestone.
“As we approach America’s 250th Birthday, I am pleased to announce that a VERY smart Retailer, located throughout the Northeast, is stepping up, and wishing the People of Philadelphia a ‘Happy Birthday!’ On July 3rd, the Freedom Fuel Network will be lowering gas prices at 25 ‘FREEDOM FUEL’ Stations across the Greater Philadelphia Area.”
Trump made the announcement Wednesday on Truth Social, calling out the retailer for taking the lead and urging others to follow.
“This Retailer is taking the lead, and others should follow. They are doing this because they love the U.S.A.,” Trump wrote.
The president framed the move as a direct result of his energy policies — oil prices are plummeting and gas prices are finally catching up.
“Just as I promised, Oil Prices are plummeting FAST, and Gas Prices at the pump are dropping too, but not as fast as they should be,” Trump said.
He added that America has never been stronger and that gas prices will soon return to the record lows Americans enjoyed before the Iran conflict.
The announcement came days after Trump told gasoline retailers to drop prices immediately or face consequences. Oil had fallen to $68 a barrel and heading lower — yet pump prices weren’t reflecting the drop fast enough.
“Gasoline Retailers must get their Prices down, IMMEDIATELY! They’re too high considering that Oil is now at $68 a Barrel, and heading south,” Trump posted Sunday.
“There will be no gauging [gouging], which is totally illegal. If Retailers don’t do this, big problems lie ahead! Start targeting around the $2.50 a Gallon number.”
Trump also called out California’s gas taxes, warning the state that the federal government won’t tolerate tax rates higher than the product itself.
Gas prices had spiked to $4.54 a gallon nationwide in early May during the height of the Iran crisis. Since the end of the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, prices have dropped 60 cents.
Philadelphia holds special significance for the 250th celebration — it’s the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and a state Trump won in the 2024 election.
“We are proud to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in the Great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Birthplace of our very special, one-of-a-kind Declaration of Independence, and where I won BIG in the Presidential Election!” Trump wrote.
Breitbart News economics editor John Carney noted in late June that the U.S. economy proved resilient through the oil shock, calling it an important test of economic policy that America passed with honors.
Oil prices are plummeting FAST! Happy Birthday America! pic.twitter.com/LL1QqSgYaf
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 2, 2026
We are in Texas. Just filled up for $3.59. In L.A. on Monday it was $8.59.
Californians: It's not the Iran war. It's not "Trump." It's Democrat policies that have given us the highest gas prices in America.
You can have $3.00 gas but you have to VOTE for it in November. pic.twitter.com/rXX7FV1oXA
— Steve Hilton (@SteveHiltonx) June 24, 2026
