President Trump’s campaign to reduce gasoline costs ahead of the midterms meets stubbornly high fuel prices, refinery bottlenecks and escalating Middle‑East tensions.
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President Trump announced a deal with Russia to release up to 1.3 million tonnes of diesel, aiming to lower soaring gasoline and diesel costs as midterm elections approach.
U.S. diesel hit a record $5.88 per gallon, prompting GOP officials to warn the surge could damage their 2026 midterm prospects, while the Trump administration points to Russia’s export halt.