Gavin Newsom Says Gas Prices Have Jumped 41% Under Trump As Inflation Hits Flights, Food And More

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Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on Wednesday outlined a series of hikes across multiple goods and services under the President Donald Trump administration since May 2025.

In a post on X , Newsom’s official Press Office handle listed hikes across aviation and energy, among other sectors. “Trump's price increases over the last year,” the post said. Gas prices rose 41% over the past year, while air tickets were up 27%, the post said.

Energy and Tobacco costs surged 24% and 8%, respectively. Food costs also rose, with vegetable and fruit costs surging 6% since last year. Newsom also pointed out that car repair costs were up 6%, while clothing rose 5%.

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The Press Office, in its post, rounded off the data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday, which pointed to inflation across multiple sectors in the U.S.

Trump's price increases over the last year: Gasoline: +41% Airline fare: +27% Energy: +24% Tobacco: +8% Fruits & veggies: +6% Car repair: +6% Clothing: +5%