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Soaring diesel prices pose latest economic headache for GOP

Rising diesel prices are proving to be a particular problem for Republicans as surging energy costs sour the economic mood just 45 days out from the midterms. The national average for diesel jumped 42 cents over the last week, largely as a result of the ongoing U.S. war in Iran, though President Tr...

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WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland)News report · Sep 20, 4:00 PM

Soaring diesel prices pose latest economic headache for GOP

Rising diesel prices are proving to be a particular problem for Republicans as surging energy costs sour the economic mood just 45 days out from the midterms. The national average for diese...

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The Hill - CampaignNews report · Sep 20, 4:00 PM

Soaring diesel prices pose latest economic headache for GOP

Rising diesel prices are proving to be a particular problem for Republicans as surging energy costs sour the economic mood just 45 days out from the midterms. The national average for diese...

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