With $6 Diesel, the Iran War Is Taxing Trump Country First
Record diesel prices are spreading Iran-war inflation through freight, with the deepest fuel dependence in Trump-won states.
The Iran war under President Donald Trump is putting a significant strain on diesel prices across the United States, with the highest impact in states that voted for Trump in the 2024 election. As diesel powers much of the freight and delivery network, the rising fuel costs are moving from the pump into groceries, packages, and other goods, creating a political problem for Trump and his Republicans ahead of the midterms.
With 47% of registered voters citing cost of living as the most important factor in their vote, and 71% disapproving of Trump's handling of the issue, the timing could not be worse for the administration.
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