BUSINESS
US Gas Prices Hit Record High on Election Day
Gas prices reached record levels on Election Day 2024, with the national average hitting approximately $4.11-$4.12 per gallon of regular gasoline and $6.28 for diesel. This marks the first time gas prices have exceeded $4 per gallon on an Election Day, according to GasBuddy data.
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Left-leaning outlets frame high gas prices as an "energy crisis" and an "embarrassing milestone" for President Trump, emphasizing economic hardship for voters heading to the polls.
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Center outlets report the factual record-breaking nature of the prices and note that fuel costs have become a pressing issue for voters during the election.