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This Election Day, remember which party ran against EVs and tethered us all to the gas pump
Publication: The Verge
Author: Andrew J. Hawkins
Source published: 03/11/2026, 19:44:46 UTC
Briefing created: 03/11/2026, 21:10:29 UTC
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Briefings
This article highlights that US Election Day 2026 saw record-high gasoline prices at $4.12 per gallon, the lowest Strategic Petroleum Reserve level in 44 years. The evidence indicates voters are concerned about cost-of-living items, though the specific political party opposing EVs is cut off in the source text.
Key points
- US Election Day 2026 recorded the highest recorded national average gasoline price at $4.12 per gallon.
- The Strategic Petroleum Reserve held at 282.2 million barrels of crude represents the lowest level in 44 years.
Context
Voters are likely considering which political party ran against electric vehicles, as high fuel costs and low energy reserves are top-of-mind concerns during the midterms.
Limitations
The source text cuts off mid-sentence regarding which political party ran against EVs, preventing identification of the opposing party. The article also does not provide specific dates for when these prices were recorded or the exact timeframe of the energy crisis.
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