Media Advisory: AFP’s “True Cost of Washington” Tour Returns to Omaha
Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska returning to Omaha to slash gas prices for residents
OMAHA, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) announced today that the grassroots group will return to Omaha to roll back the price of gasoline for Speedee Mart customers in Omaha to highlight the true cost of Washington’s bad policies and the pain runaway inflation is causing families and small business owners.
To offset the impacts of inflation, AFP-NE is rolling back the price of regular gasoline to $2.38, the average price per gallon the first day of the Biden Administration.
AFP-NE State Director Jessica Shelburn will be available for comment and interview onsite. To RSVP, please contact Victoria Garcia at VGarcia@afphq.org or (571) 969-9615. She can also facilitate interviews and provide additional information on the event.
What: “True Cost of Washington” Gas Price Drop Event
Who: AFP-NE State Director Jessica Shelburn
Where: Speedee Mart, 13804 Manderson Cir. Omaha, NE 68164
When: Wednesday, July 20th from 12PM – 2PM
Background:
AFP’s The True Cost of Washington campaign will educate Americans about the truth behind rising costs while offering real solutions to make everyday life more affordable. Thanks to skyrocketing inflation, Americans across the country can expect to spend an extra $5,200 to maintain the same standard of living as last year, and an extra $1,433 for gasoline.
A poll recently conducted by Public Opinion Strategies for AFP found that 75% of Americans reported that the increase in costs has impacted their consumer behavior over the past year. Most individuals surveyed agreed that government policies and regulations have caused price increases. 61% of those surveyed blamed President Biden for this increase.
AFP’s solutions to combat these rising prices garnered support, with 88% of respondents agreeing the government should make it easier to produce energy domestically, and 82% agreeing with getting government spending under control by tackling the federal debt and reducing federal budget deficits.
