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This Election Day, remember which party ran against EVs and tethered us all to the gas pump

This Election Day, remember which party ran against EVs and tethered us all to the gas pump
The Verge Tuesday 03 November 2026, 19:44 UTC By Andrew J. Hawkins 1 min read
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Here's a fun fact for you as you head to the polls: Gas prices today are the highest ever recorded for a US Election Day. The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.12 and $6.28 for a gallon of diesel, according to GasBuddy. Meanwhile, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which is maintained by the US Department of Energy as a safeguard during energy crises, is down to 282.2 million barrels of crude, the lowest level in 44 years.

It's the midterms! Here's a fun fact for you as you head to the polls: Gas prices today are the highest ever recorded for a US Election Day.

The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.12 and $6.28 for a gallon of diesel, according to GasBuddy. Meanwhile, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which is maintained by the US Department of Energy as a safeguard during energy crises, is down to 282.2 million barrels of crude, the lowest level in 44 years.

Gas prices, along with other essential cost-of-living items, are certainly top of mind for many voters this election cycle. And perhaps many will also remember which political party ran o …

Read the full story at The Verge.

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