Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrendan RasciusThursday 16 April 2026 21:26 BSTStephen Miller warns US blockage of Iranian ports could go on 'indefinitely' if Iran doesn't make a deal with TrumpDonald Trump stated that gas prices are "not very high" while speaking with reporters outside the White House on Thursday.When a reporter noted that gas prices are still around $4 a gallon, Trump responded by mentioning the stock market is up and "everything is doing really well."According to AAA, the average nationwide price for a gallon of gasoline on Thursday was $4.09.This price marks an increase from $3.16 per gallon recorded one year ago.In fullTrump claims gas prices are ‘not very high’ as he heads to Las Vegas for ‘tax day’ roundtable: Live updatesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in