Record Election Day gas prices draw attention to affordability and battleground states

Politics · First reported 2 Nov, 05:00 · Updated 06:07

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Reports on Election Day focus on high fuel prices and the economy, with coverage linking affordability concerns to the midterm vote and highlighting the possibility that traditionally Republican states could be competitive. The Hill reports a national average of $4.11 a gallon on Tuesday afternoon.

The Hill reported that the national average gas price was $4.11 a gallon on Tuesday afternoon, a record for Election Day.
The Hill said the previous Election Day record was about $3.75 a gallon in 2022.
The Financial Times said average fuel costs during Trump’s second term had surpassed Biden-era levels and that affordability was prominent in the midterm polls.
ABC News focused on the economy and why states considered deep-red territory were in play on Election Day.

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Key facts

Reported national average: $4.11 a gallon on Tuesday afternoon, according to The Hill’s cited GasBuddy figure.
Previous Election Day record: Around $3.75 per gallon in 2022, according to The Hill.
Election context: The coverage concerns Election Day and the midterm polls.