Fuel prices keep rising — and so do Democrats’ chances of winning both the House and Senate
Why now
Thesis: Energy costs are now a political variable
Catalyst to watch: Election results and further fuel moves
Main risk: Political forecasts are inherently uncertain
Why it matters
Elevated fuel costs feed inflation and voter discontent, shaping midterm odds and policy expectations.
Details
Losses for President Donald Trump’s Republican Party in the midterms are expected in large part because of voters’ frustrations with the elevated cost of living.
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- marketwatch · 2026-09-23 17:49 UTC