The first Freedom Fuel gas station has opened in Philadelphia as part of a broader initiative to offer drivers discounted gasoline, the White House announced.
Motorists at the station can purchase gas for $3.47 per gallon, about 50 cents below Pennsylvania’s statewide average.
“The FIRST Freedom Fuel Network gas station has LANDED in Philadelphia, lowering the price at the pump to $3.47 for our 47th President,” the White House said in a post on X.
“President Trump is leading the charge to lower gas prices this summer — putting more money in your pocket.”
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The White House also shared a video featuring customers praising the lower prices.
“Right now, we’re in a difficult time in this world, but it’s nice to see some stability that we can enjoy,” one person said in the video.
The launch comes after President Donald Trump pledged to lower gas prices through the Freedom Fuel Network, which includes 25 stations across the greater Philadelphia area, with most located in Pennsylvania and several in New Jersey.
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The White House indicated that the network is operated by a retailer that branded its stations as Freedom Fuel to align with Trump’s push for lower energy costs.
“This Retailer is taking the lead, and others should follow,” Trump previously said.
A White House spokesperson said the company that owns the 25 stations is not affiliated with the Trump administration and is not receiving federal subsidies, according to CBS News. Instead, the stations are reportedly lowering prices by accepting smaller profit margins.
FOX Business reached out to the White House for more information.
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According to the Freedom Fuel Network’s website, the 25 stations are located in the following areas:
New Jersey:
- Egg Harbor Township, NJ — 6501 Delilah Rd
- Egg Harbor Township, NJ — 6801 Tilton Rd
- Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ — 1520 County Rd 539
- Marlton, NJ — 160 NJ-73
- West Berlin, NJ — 898 NJ-73
Pennsylvania:
- Bensalem, PA — 1360 Street Rd
- Boothwyn, PA — 610 Conchester Hwy
- Bristol, PA — 905 Bristol Pike
- Brookhaven, PA — 3919 Edgmont Ave
- Brookhaven, PA — 4612 Edgmont Ave
- Camp Hill, PA — 3811 Hartzdale Dr
- Dresher, PA — 1400 Dreshertown Rd
- Eagleville, PA — 3201 Ridge Pike
- Lansdowne, PA — 6800 E Baltimore Ave
- Millbourne, PA — 6601 Market St
- Philadelphia, PA — 100 Byberry Rd
- Philadelphia, PA — 2200 Island Ave
- Philadelphia, PA — 3101 N Broad St
- Philadelphia, PA — 4043 Germantown Ave
- Philadelphia, PA — 6243 Chestnut St
- Philadelphia, PA — 10960 Bustleton Ave
- Pottstown, PA — 1453 S Hanover St
- Southampton, PA — 17 Street Rd
- Springfield, PA — 400 Baltimore Pike
- Warminster Township, PA — 299 E Street Rd
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The rollout follows Trump’s call for gas retailers to immediately lower prices at the pump, arguing consumers should be paying less as crude oil futures retreated to levels seen before the recent U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Although the national average hovered around $3 per gallon, Trump urged retailers to target prices closer to $2.50 per gallon.
He also accused some companies of price gouging and warned that the federal government could investigate if prices remained elevated.
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