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Japan TimesNews report · Sep 5, 1:23 AM
Job growth, but surging diesel prices — Trump’s midterms mixed bag
The labor market showed strong growth but record-high diesel prices are likely to further fuel inflation.
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Job growth, but surging diesel prices — Trump’s midterms mixed bag
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What happened The labor market showed strong growth but record-high diesel prices are likely to further fuel inflation.
The headline split The left frames it as "US diesel prices hit record $5.85 a gallon". The center frames it as "Job growth, but surging diesel prices — Trump’s midterms mixed bag".
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Left / center-leftUS diesel prices hit record $5.85 a gallon
Middle East Eye · Center-left · News report
CenterJob growth, but surging diesel prices — Trump’s midterms mixed bag
Japan Times · Center · News report
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Middle East EyeNews report · Sep 5, 12:32 AM
US diesel prices hit record $5.85 a gallon
US diesel prices hit record $5.85 a gallon The price of diesel hit a new record Friday in the United States, as disruption from the US war with Iran squeezes voters. The cost is now $5.85 a...
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