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Claimant: JD Vance (R)
Claim: “The biggest reason why gas prices are so high is because when Joe Biden was president, we had about 20% of American refining capacity that went offline.”
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: The 20% figure applies to California, not the United States as a whole. National refining capacity remained relatively stable, while energy experts cited the Iran war and resulting disruptions to crude oil supplies as the main reason gasoline prices were high in 2026.
Date: 10/21/2026
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Last Updated on October 21, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check