Gas-price surge reshapes 2026 Senate battlegrounds
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Fuel-price shocks tied to the Iran war are hitting swing states ahead of the 2026 midterms, with diesel spikes in Texas, North Carolina and Georgia and the national regular-gas average around $3.55 per gallon. Analysts say the visible rise could influence campaign messaging as voters weigh cost-of-living concerns, while some expect prices to ease before November. The situation reflects broader energy-market dynamics and could complicate GOP defenses in battleground states with about eight months to go.
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