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'Can't Message That Away': GOP Frets as Trump Administration Desperately Spins Record-High Diesel Prices
Common Dreams • • business
Key Points:
- The average price of diesel fuel in the US reached a record high of $5.88 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association.
- Republican officials are concerned that rising gasoline and diesel prices, attributed by voters to President Donald Trump's illegal war with Iran, could negatively impact the GOP's performance in the 2026 midterm elections.
- GOP candidates feel compelled to align with Trump due to his strong influence over the voter base, despite the political risks associated with the war and fuel price hikes.
- US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy attributed the diesel price surge to global factors, particularly Russia's halt of exports amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while asserting that President Trump is working to reduce fuel costs.
- The rising diesel prices significantly affect food costs, as diesel powers farm machinery and food transportation, with fuel accounting for 15% to 30% of total food expenses, leading to higher grocery prices over time.
