As millions of families gather around the Thanksgiving table this year, many are finally beginning to feel a long-awaited sense of financial relief—relief that President Donald J. Trump has been fighting tirelessly to deliver.
After inheriting the worst inflation crisis in 40 years from Joe Biden and Democrat leadership, the renewed Trump Administration has moved swiftly to correct course: unleashing American energy, slashing crushing regulations, and tackling inflation at its roots. While there is still much work ahead, these policies are already translating into meaningful, tangible improvements for American families.
This Thanksgiving, those improvements are showing up where it matters most: at the gas pump and the grocery store.
The Job Isn’t Finished—But the Turnaround Has Begun
No one on the right is declaring “mission accomplished.” American families are still paying far more than they should after four years of reckless federal spending, regulatory overreach, and economic mismanagement. But for the first time in years, the trendlines are finally headed in the right direction.
Local news outlets across the country are reporting the same story: lower gas prices, cheaper Thanksgiving dinners, and early signs of an economy beginning to heal.
Below are some of the highlights from communities nationwide.
Falling Gas Prices Coast to Coast
Denver, CO — Gas Dips Below $2
KDVR-TV reports Denver-area gas prices have fallen 14.5 cents in just one week, with at least one station dropping below $2 a gallon—levels not seen in years. At $2.47 on average, Denver prices are well under the national average and significantly lower than last year.
San Antonio, TX — Pandemic-Era Lows
KSAT-TV notes that Thanksgiving travelers in Texas are seeing some of the cheapest prices since the pandemic—welcome relief for families crisscrossing the state this holiday season.
Indiana & Louisiana — Steady Declines
From Indiana’s 12.3-cent drop reported by WBIW Radio to broad decreases across Louisiana, drivers are finally getting a break after years of painful price hikes.
Ohio, New Hampshire & Pennsylvania — A Return to Normal
Stations in Northeast Ohio, New Hampshire, and Pittsburgh are reporting sharp declines, with some areas seeing gas below $3 again—something unthinkable throughout most of the Biden years.
Thanksgiving Dinner: Meaningfully Cheaper for Millions
It isn’t just fuel costs that are improving. For the third year in a row, the cost of the traditional Thanksgiving meal is falling—and this year’s decreases are especially notable.
Iowa & Midwest — Turkey Prices Down
KIMT-TV highlights a 5% overall drop in meal costs in Iowa, with falling turkey and wheat prices leading the way.
Michigan — Below the National Average
The Detroit Free Press confirms that Michigan families will spend roughly $51.80 for a dinner serving 10—well below the national average.
Louisiana — One of the Cheapest States in America
According to The Shreveport Times, Louisiana’s average Thanksgiving dinner cost is just $44.70—the second lowest in the entire country.
Arizona, Illinois & New York — Broad-Based Relief
From Arizona’s modest price drop to Illinois’ 16% decline in turkey prices and New York’s third consecutive year of lower dinner costs, the story is consistent: Thanksgiving is becoming more affordable again.
A Promising Start to an American Comeback
None of these improvements happened by accident.
They are the result of a renewed commitment to American energy dominance, the deregulation of key industries, and an economic strategy focused squarely on the needs of working families—not bureaucrats or special interests.
