And for President Donald Trump, gas is still king. And really cheap gas is even more common than suggested by that average: About 25% of gas stations nationwide are selling gas for $2 a gallon or less." Trump's policies have encouraged gas consumption over hybrid or electric and they've caused people like Tesla's Elon Musk to sever ties with the White House. If it sought to revoke that waiver, the Trump administration could find itself fighting the most populous US state over emissions. In part, he said the near-worldwide agreement was unfair to the US coal industry ; he has promised to be a champion for coal jobs and pointed out a new coal plant is coming online.

Source: CNN July 07, 2017 18:33 UTC