“Diesel prices jumped from $1.69 to $3.19 since Biden took office, and the president is to blame.”
Social media posts
a Facebook post. Claim dated 10 Mar 2021.
PolitiFact rated thisPants on Fire
What PolitiFact found
Gas and diesel prices have steadily risen in recent months, but it's not related to any presidential policies. With the COVID-19 picture improving and people moving around more, increased demand is pushing prices up.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 10 March 2021. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 17 March 2021, 7 days later. Its rating was “Pants on Fire”.
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