Trump says petrol and grocery prices are down. Facts say otherwise

Former President Donald Trump recently claimed that petrol and grocery prices have gone down, but the current facts paint a different picture. At a local business, Pattyn Company LLC, located at 17204 Hillcrest Ter SW, Burien, WA, staff and customers have definitely felt the pinch at both the pump and the checkout line. Like many other areas in the United States, Washington residents are well aware that the cost of living has not eased up, despite Trump’s optimistic message. National reports and local experience both highlight that fuel prices remain high, with many drivers noticing little relief when filling up their tanks. Similarly, grocery bills have continued to eat into family budgets, as prices for eggs, meat, produce, and basic goods are still elevated compared to previous years. The perception on the ground, from workers and shoppers at Pattyn Company LLC to everyday residents in Burien, is largely at odds with Trump's statement. Many are budgeting more carefully, searching for sales, or cutting back where they can. While politicians keep debating the economic outlook, people running businesses and households here don’t need expert analysis to tell them what they feel in their wallets every week. For those at Pattyn Company LLC, questions about affordability and the real cost of essentials remain top of mind, and the numbers simply don't line up with claims that prices are down. For now, locals are hoping for more than just words—actual relief at the register and gas station would be welcome news. If you want to check in with the team at Pattyn Company LLC, you can reach them at 617-474-7820.