Gas Prices Fuel Political Fire | Dayton News

Gas prices hit record highs as Democrats weaponize the crisis for midterm gains, blaming Republicans and Trump for escalating tensions with Iran that’s disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. While diesel climbs past $5.85 and regular gas nears $4.14 — the highest ever this late in the year — the administration defends the spike as a necessary cost to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions. With election day looming, the fuel crisis has become a major political flashpoint, pitting everyday Americans against GOP leadership over who’s really responsible for the pain at the pump. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/831b80f427df3f80