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Trump promotes ‘Freedom Fuel’ stations that sell cheap gas. How they’re able to do so is unclear
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 9, 2026
· 5 min read
By Chris Isidore, CNN
Bristol, Pennsylvania (CNN) — President Donald Trump is heralding a new chain of gas stations that are selling gas for $3.479 a gallon, well below both market prices and wholesale costs.
“This retailer is taking the lead, and others should follow,” he wrote in a Truth So...
Key takeaway 479 a gallon, well below both market prices and wholesale costs.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents are likely watching the development of "Freedom Fuel" stations with interest, given the city's own struggles with high gas prices. As a major transportation hub, El Paso's economy is closely tied to the cost of fuel, and any efforts to reduce prices could have a significant impact on local businesses and commuters. However, the unclear ownership and funding structure of Freedom Fuel raises questions about the long-term viability of this model. If the stations are indeed operating at a loss, it's unclear how they will be sustained over time. El Pasoans may wonder whether a similar approach could work in their own city, where gas prices are often higher than the national average. The city's small business owners, who operate many of the local convenience stores and gas stations, may be particularly interested in learning more about the Freedom Fuel model and whether it could be replicated in El Paso.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? By Chris Isidore, CNN
Bristol, Pennsylvania (CNN) — President Donald Trump is heralding a new chain of gas stations that are selling gas for $3.479 a gallon, well below both market prices and wholesale costs.
“This retailer is taking the lead, and others should follow,” he wrote in a Truth So...
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