Gas prices are high, but the President isn’t to blame – a short explainer.

Aug 8, 2025 | Resources | 19 comments

Gas prices are high, but the President isn’t to blame – a short explainer.

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Okay, here’s a short article formatted for a social media/news site aimed at tackling the common misconception that the President directly controls gas prices. The tone is meant to be informative and slightly exasperated, given the prevalence of the myth:

Headline: The President Doesn’t Control Gas Prices (And We Need to Talk About It) #shorts #economics #gasprices #politics #explained

(Opening Visual: A split screen. One side: A picture of the President looking stressed. The other: a gas pump displaying an exorbitant price.)

Text Overlay: Gas prices got you down? Don’t blame everything on the President!

(Transition to a screen with simple bullet points)

Voiceover (Upbeat but slightly sarcastic):

“Seriously, folks! Let’s break down this myth again. Gas prices are a complex beast, and blaming the President is like blaming the weatherperson for a sunburn. Here’s why:”

  • Global Market: Oil is traded on a global market. Supply and demand from everywhere influence prices. The US isn’t an island!
  • Supply & Demand: High demand + low supply = higher prices. Think summer road trips bumping up demand!
  • Refining Costs: Turning crude oil into gasoline isn’t free. Refinery shutdowns or increased operating costs can impact prices at the pump.
  • Taxes: Federal and state taxes are baked into the price. The President only has limited influence over these.
  • Geopolitical Events: Wars, sanctions, and political instability in oil-producing regions can send prices soaring.

(Transition back to the split screen image with the President and the gas pump)

Voiceover:

“While Presidential policies can indirectly influence energy markets over time, they don’t have a magic button to control the price per gallon. Things like regulations on drilling or investments in alternative energy can play a role, but it’s a long game.”

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(Final Screen: Text overlay with a call to action)

Text Overlay:

Learn more about the factors influencing gas prices! Google it! (Seriously.)

#gasprices #economics #president #explained #politics #shortsvideo

Notes on why this works for #shorts:

  • Short and Sweet: It gets the main point across quickly.
  • Visually Engaging: Uses images to immediately grab attention.
  • Clear and Concise: Avoids complicated jargon. Uses bullet points for easy digestion.
  • Slightly Humorous: The sarcastic tone helps keep viewers engaged.
  • Call to Action: Encourages viewers to do their own research.
  • Relevant Hashtags: Increases visibility.

This format should be easily adaptable to video editing software. You could even use stock footage of oil rigs, refineries, and crowded highways to further illustrate the points. Good luck!


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19 Comments

  1. @mylesmelchiorre9872

    And it is clear that this information is not being said or shown in battleground.Stat is very clear what the game is and we've got to be better at this and we can't be lazy we gotta get off our ass

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  2. @mylesmelchiorre9872

    And you have to understand that price gouging.Always involves politics.Having nothing to do with a president and everything to do with a party

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  3. @mylesmelchiorre9872

    Presidents don't have control over prices. This is b***** spreaded by newsmack's Fox News and all those right-wing outlets. If you really think that a present concept prices in America, you are truly a moron.

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  4. @mylesmelchiorre9872

    Presidents have no control over the prices in America.I wish people would understand that because it's become a moron society in believing in whole cloth

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  5. @davidjeffreys6646

    Who controls the oil industry?
    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the primary body that regulates oil and gas companies, although a number of other federal offices oversee specific components of the oil and gas industry.

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is composed of up to five commissioners who are appointed by the President of the United States.

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  6. @seversheen3044

    The oil companies literally cannot drill unless they have permits from the federal government.

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  7. @Chris-e5s5y

    Gas is up because Biden shut down the oil pipeline from Canada and he stopped all new Drilling

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  8. @Chris-e5s5y

    You're telling me your logic is because gas prices are up ..groceries are up… utilities are up…. rent is up that biden will be reelected? Everything went up but my paycheck

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  9. @LSW25

    LIAR YOU LIAR

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  10. @michaelcrockette8694

    anybody that thinks a guy who awarded HUGE tax cuts to the wealthiest people in this country gives a rat’s behind whether we pay 3,4,5 or whatever dollars for gas is as dumb as a bucket of rocks.

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  11. @claytonmims3597

    Under President Trump inflation was up 7.9% in 4 years. Under Brandon it’s up 18.2 % in 2.5 years. Quit lying Pacboy.

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  12. @michaelarmijo2752

    Why do we pay so much more if the economy is doing well? Where are the economist to back this up? Who does david think he"s fooling. It goes up 17 to 23 % drops down 7 % , they call that a improvent. White house keeps trying to sell it. Pakman people are the only ones buying it.

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  13. @jeffneis553

    NO JUST THE OIL TO MAKE THEM..

    .PEOPLE ARENT BUYING IT.

    Reply

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