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Fuel prices keep rising — and so do Democrats’ chances for winning both the House and Senate

Fuel prices keep rising — and so do Democrats’ chances for winning both the House and Senate
MarketWatch Wednesday 23 September 2026, 17:41 UTC By Victor Reklaitis 1 min read
Key Points

Losses for President Donald Trump’s Republican Party in the midterms are expected in large part because of voters’ frustrations with the elevated cost of living.

Losses for President Donald Trump’s Republican Party in the midterms are expected in large part because of voters’ frustrations with the elevated cost of living.
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