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KESQvia CNNApr 18, 2026Local News

High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans

President Donald Trump’s economic approval ratings have hit record lows amid rising gas prices and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

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High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans
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Rising gas prices linked to the war in Iran have become a significant political liability for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms, as Democrats campaign on affordability and the domestic costs of foreign conflict.

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