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Gasoline Prices Under Trump Surpass Biden-Era Average Ahead of Midterms

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The average price Americans pay for gasoline under President Donald Trump has overtaken the average during the Biden administration, according to Bloomberg, adding political pressure on Republicans before the midterm elections. The Straits Times reports the same shift in petrol prices and says surging fuel costs are a major thorn in the Republican Party's side as it seeks to defend its narrow majorities.

This continues an earlier story: Voter backlash grows as US prices rise 5.4% and gas prices climb

Later: Trump touts Venezuelan oil and energy firms' profits as gas prices climb before midterms · Rising Prices Pose Risk for Trump and Republicans Before Midterms · Average U.S. pump prices during Trump's term now exceed Biden's

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  1. Bloomberg

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    Bloomberg reports that the average price Americans pay for gasoline under President Donald Trump has overtaken the average during the Biden administration, underscoring political pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.

  2. The Straits Times

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    The Straits Times reports that the average price of petrol during Trump's term now exceeds Biden's as the midterms loom, and says surging fuel prices are a major thorn in the Republican Party's side as it looks to defend narrow majorities.

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