Cuts for you. Spending for me.

Where are your taxes going? While costs continue to rise and funds for public programs are slashed, the U.S. government continues to spend billions.

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Federal spending

What you're seeing Funding stripped from public programs (left) versus new financial commitments made by the U.S. government (right).

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Follow the money Compare the cuts against the spending, and reflect on how the government's financial reality contrasts with the taxpayer's.

State of the economy Click on Trends to see how prices of goods are changing as taxpayers pay more for less.

Context matters When viewing trends, consider the impact of major global disruptions like the recent pandemic and geopolitical conflicts.

Gas

Monthly Gas Average

Regular gasoline and on-highway diesel prices have swung sharply since 2020, affecting household transportation costs and program delivery budgets.

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Latest readings

Updated Jul 1, 2026

Regular gasoline 4.05 Jun

Diesel 5.02 Jun

What moved the line

Cause and Effect

June 2026
An interim ceasefire and planned Hormuz reopening improved supplies, lowering fuel prices.
- ↗Oil falls to lowest since start of Iran war after ceasefire deal signedhttps://www.kitco.com/news/off-the-wire/2026-06-18/oil-falls-lowest-start-iran-war-after-ceasefire-deal-signed
April-May 2026
Prolonged Hormuz disruption tightened global fuel supplies, pushing gasoline and diesel higher.
- ↗North American fuel exports surge as Hormuz closure reshapes global trade: CERAhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/refined-products/042926-north-american-fuel-exports-surge-as-hormuz-closure-reshapes-global-trade-cera
- ↗Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higherhttps://apnews.com/article/9375fbf8f6f40426f7428e07d54000c7
March 2026
War and Hormuz shipping disruptions sharply raised crude, gasoline, and diesel prices.
- ↗Crude oil and petroleum product prices increased sharply in the first quarter of 2026https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php/detail.php?id=67424
- ↗Strait of Hormuz Diversions Hinder Oil Cargoes from Reaching Marketshttps://www.opis.com/resources/energy-market-news-from-opis/strait-of-hormuz-diversions-hinder-oil-cargoes-from-reaching-markets/

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