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- US gasoline prices have reached nearly $4.46 per gallon, nearing their annual peak just weeks before the midterm elections.
- The rising costs are attributed to ongoing global energy market disruptions linked to the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
- Elevated fuel prices are contributing to broader cost-of-living concerns, as diesel prices also reach historical highs affecting various industries.
What to watch next
- Stability of the Strait of Hormuz regarding energy shipments
- Impact of fuel prices on voter sentiment in the November midterm elections
- Future fluctuations in Brent crude oil prices
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Donald Trump
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“oil prices would fall sharply after the election and has pledged that gasoline could eventually drop below $2 a gallon.”
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…earlier in September. Why gas prices matter ahead of midterms The timing puts fuel prices squarely in the broader cost-of-living debate ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. President Donald Trump has previously said oil prices would fall sharply after the election and has pledged that gasoline could eventually drop below $2 a gallon. At the same time, current market conditions offer little immediate relief. Hormuz remains a major risk The Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy shipments, remains central to the supply concerns.…
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