Shreveport Drivers Protest High Fuel Costs With 'I Did That' Trump Stickers

Consumers voice frustration over rising gas prices linked to the war in Iran through sticker campaign targeting President Trump.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:35pm

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A vibrant, abstract painting of a gas pump handle and price display, with the elements fractured and repeated in overlapping geometric waves of bright red, orange, and yellow colors, conveying the high-energy frustration of consumers over rising fuel costs.Protest stickers targeting political leaders have become a common sight on gas pumps across Shreveport as fuel prices continue to surge.Shreveport Today

As gas prices in Shreveport, Louisiana approach $4 per gallon, local drivers are responding by placing stickers featuring former President Donald Trump and the phrase "I Did That" on fuel pumps. The stickers are a form of political protest against the current administration, which many consumers blame for the economic fallout from the ongoing war in Iran disrupting global oil supplies.

Why it matters

The resurgence of these protest stickers highlights the deep political divisions and economic anxieties felt by many Americans as the cost of living continues to rise. The stickers also reflect a growing trend of consumers using public spaces like gas pumps to voice their political views, even if the actions are of questionable legality.

The details

Drivers across Shreveport and the surrounding Ark-La-Tex region have been placing "I Did That" stickers featuring a pointing Donald Trump next to the price displays on local gas pumps. These stickers, which previously targeted President Joe Biden during periods of high inflation, are a way for consumers to directly blame the current administration for the surge in fuel costs linked to the war in Iran.

  • Gas prices in Louisiana are approaching $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, with diesel topping $5 in many markets.
  • The sticker campaign has ramped up in recent weeks as fuel costs continue to rise across the Shreveport area.

The players

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, who is being targeted by the protest stickers that blame him for high gas prices.

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What they’re saying

“These stickers are a way for us to voice our frustration with the current administration's policies that are driving up the cost of living.”

— Shreveport Resident

The takeaway

The resurgence of these politically-charged stickers on gas pumps across Shreveport reflects the deep partisan divides and economic anxieties felt by many Americans as the cost of living continues to rise. While the stickers may provide an outlet for consumer frustration, their legality remains questionable and highlights the challenges facing policymakers tasked with addressing the complex global factors driving inflation.