the patron said.
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Seyer Hamidi, 36, viewed the discounted fuel as positive for all drivers. "Gas is going to be high whether you're a Republican or Democrat," Hamidi said.
Trump detailed the initiative on social media, framing it as a celebratory discount.
"As we approach America's 250th Birthday, I am pleased to announce that a VERY smart Retailer, located throughout the Northeast, is stepping up, and wishing the People of Philadelphia a 'Happy Birthday!'"
he wrote on Truth Social.
The President later demanded even steeper nationwide price cuts from major energy corporations. "Immediately," Trump said.
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, expressed skepticism. "Stations selling at this price, it's not sustainable," De Haan said.
"Generally, when losses happen, somebody's got to pay for it."
De Haan suggested the operation might use corporate subsidies similar to previous telecom promotions.
"Someone is funding the difference, they're offering a lower price that's being subsidized by an unknown source," he said.
"It could be anyone funding this."
He dismissed the feasibility of driving national averages down to demanded levels. "It would be below cost for every single station in the country," De Haan said.
"There is not a single station that can profitably and sustainably sell gas at $2.50 a gallon.
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(It) doesn't pay the bills and is unsustainable."
