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This Election Day, remember which party ran against EVs and tethered us all to the gas pump
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Record-high energy costs mark the current U.S. midterm election cycle, with national averages reaching $4.12 for gasoline and $6.28 for diesel. Executives should monitor how ongoing political opposition to electric vehicle adoption impacts long-term fuel price volatility and corporate fleet costs.
- 01Gasoline and diesel prices have reached their highest levels ever recorded for a U.S. Election Day
- 02National fuel averages stand at 4.12 dollars for gasoline and 6.28 dollars for diesel fuel
- 03Political resistance to electric vehicle infrastructure continues to influence domestic energy policy and consumer fuel reliance
- 04Depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve levels contribute to current energy market pressures during the election cycle
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It's the midterms! Here's a fun fact for you as you head to the polls: Gas prices today are the highest ever recorded for a US Election Day. The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.12 and $6.28 for a gallon of diesel, according to GasBuddy. Meanwhile, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which is […]