Trump’s diesel deal with Russia shows how tied the prices are to Republican success this year

Washington Post Politics Monday 12 October 2026, 09:21 UTC By Dan Merica 1 min read

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Trump has largely dismissed the focus on higher gas prices, but this deal with Russia suggests the president knows what’s at stake.

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