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“The drop in prices over the past week showed optimism in the world oil trade by investors off the back of a Democratic majority win in both the House and the Senate in the US midterm elections, according to Daniel Prior, supply chain expert at the University…”

“Al Jazeera’s Rebecca Collard, reporting from Paris, said the first day of talks had wrapped up with little clarity on US policy after the midterm elections.”

“President Donald Trump predicted in September that oil and gasoline prices would fall after the midterm elections.”

“After the price drop, Patrick De Haan, a petroleum expert at tracking firm GasBuddy, predicts that fuel prices will continue to ease into the Thanksgiving holidays.”

“The drop in pump prices came after oil futures plunged 13% last week.”

“(The October data will not contain a year-ago number after the U.S. government shutdown disrupted the agency’s data collection, forcing it to skip the October 2025 CPI report entirely.) Even with some relief, the October data is set to illustrate the price…”

“Global oil prices have ticked back up slightly after plummeting this week on expectations that the U.S. could increase pressure on Mr.”

“Hours after Democrats routed Republicans in the midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance blamed his party’s losses on Americans’ frustration over the U.S. war with Iran, which has driven up oil prices at a time when costs are already high.”

“The congressional race has turned sharply on inflation after February military strikes on Iran drove fuel prices higher.”

“Technology shares plunged on Friday after an unnerving rout on Wall Street as fears grew that Democrats would accelerate a backlash against AI after their crushing defeat of President Donald Trump’s Republicans in the US midterms.”

“We hope you didn’t all stay up too late watching the midterm elections.”

“The S&P climbed 2.3 per cent and was on track for a second straight gain following a wipeout on worries that Democratic victories in the US midterm elections could lead to a slowdown in the construction of AI data centres.”

“Fuel prices drop after midterm elections Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, explains what's behind the decrease in prices.”

“‘Trump has cost us’: After midterm losses, MAGA asks if it’s over AI generated DALLAS – As Republicans faced a nationwide drubbing in the Nov 3 midterm elections, supporters streamed out of a Dallas ballroom where they had hoped to toast a win for US Senate…”

“Maine has been hit hard by soaring fuel costs tied to Trump’s war with Iran and record-high heating oil prices, which began squeezing voters as temperatures fell in the weeks before the election.”

“Trump will make his closing pitch of the midterm elections Monday afternoon at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, pushing his slow, expensive and problem-plagued efforts to repair it back into the spotlight on the eve of Election Day.”

“The redoubled diplomatic push comes ahead of this week's US midterm elections, where dissatisfaction over the war and higher fuel prices are weighing on US President Donald Trump's Republicans.”

“The congressional race has turned sharply on inflation after February military strikes on Iran drove fuel prices higher.”

“The congressional race has turned sharply on inflation after February military strikes on Iran drove fuel prices higher.”

“Yet on the eve of the midterm elections, Trump was trying to speak a different reality into existence, one where gas prices were going down, wages were rising and the US’s trade with other countries had never been stronger.”

“Oil prices posted their sharpest drop in three months Monday, after a series of headlines on Iran gave investors hope that the Trump administration would find a way to end the conflict without further escalation.”

“Petrol prices have dipped amid renewed diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran, but remain high ahead of the United States midterm elections, as the cost of living remains a central issue for voters.”

“The US stock market remains only 3.1 per cent below its all-time high, which has boosted the value of workers’ retirement accounts, but it’s become increasingly shaky as Tuesday’s midterm elections in the United States approach.”

“Even when national average gas prices pivot lower, as they did throughout October, that doesn’t always extend to parts of the country where refinery activity influences fuel costs, particularly in the Great Lakes region.”

“And in the final weeks before the 3 November midterm elections, the Trump administration has escalated its attacks on California’s elections system, alleging voter fraud.”

“MARANA, Ariz. — Michael Falk was heading into the Pima County branch library to drop off his ballot when he stopped to discuss Tuesday’s midterm election.”

“Donald Trump has held dozens of campaign rallies before next week’s US midterm elections.”

“Federal Reserve set to issue interest rate decision as midterm elections loom Markets expect the central bank to hold rates steady for now.”

“All three hold evidence that fed-up Defense Department officials hope will force Pete Hegseth out after next week's midterm elections.”

“Indeed, in very bad news for Republicans in the midterm elections, a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 78% of Americans blame Trump’s policies for pushing up prices.”

“… gains of 4 seats in Senate, 3 seats in House to flip power from Republicans The most important elections in next Tuesday's U.S. midterms are in the handful of states and districts where polling suggests the Republicans and Democrats are locked in tight…”

“Sept. 9: Oil prices will come down ‘right after’ midterms In early September, Trump said that he didn’t think oil prices would cool before the midterm elections.”

“Sept. 9: Oil prices will come down ‘right after’ midterms In early September, Trump said that he didn’t think oil prices would cool before the midterm elections.”

“… Russian leader preyed on Trump’s fears over low approval ratings and sky-high energy prices ahead of the US midterm elections, offering a deal on Russian diesel fuel that will supply just a fraction of America’s daily consumption and have no impact on…”

“OIL PRICES FALL AFTER TRUMP WAIVES RUSSIA SANCTIONS: Oil prices dropped today following Trump waiving sanctions on Russia.”

“This year, agricultural workers are navigating the harvest alongside diesel fuel prices that have climbed by more than $2.50 per gallon compared to last year, compounding pressures from rising costs, volatile markets and shrinking profits.”

“The race between Jackson and Collins, who is seeking a sixth term representing the blue-leaning Northern New England state, is a top flip opportunity for Democrats as they try to win back the Senate majority from Republicans in the midterm elections.”

“Trump branded the crisis a 'catastrophe' and an 'invasion', and warned the US could face a similar fate if Republicans lose power this November after the all-important midterm elections.”

“Log in Driven by escalating food and gasoline costs, consumer prices in the United States likely accelerated in September, presenting another setback for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party ahead of the crucial November 3 midterm elections.”

“The surge of attacks suggests Iran is trying to fully close the strategic waterway in a deliberate attempt to frustrate Donald Trump’s efforts to bring down fuel prices before the US midterm elections on 3 November.”

“And the final government inflation report before November’s pivotal midterm elections will likely reflect how much of a headache it’s become for businesses and consumers.”

“In a sign that Ukraine was under discussion, Witkoff was seen by AFP reporters traveling with Trump on Air Force One on Wednesday on a campaign trip to Texas for the US midterm elections.”

“The dynamics behind gas prices have garnered added urgency as the United States hurtles toward midterm elections in less than a month.”

“Trump said on Sept. 9 that he expected a resolution to come after the midterm elections, which take place in the U.S. on Nov. 3.”

“…at US President Donald Trump has pressed his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, repeatedly in September for an “energy truce” with Russia, since diesel prices have become a political problem for Trump ahead of the November midterm elections in the…”

“With only five weeks left in the 2026 US midterm elections, the current administration is making sure they earn votes by getting the fuel prices down.”

“Already trouble in the House: As we touched on yesterday, the Senate will not be voting on the permitting package until Congress returns to D.C. after the midterm elections.”

“The dismal numbers come just weeks before midterm elections that will determine whether Republicans maintain control of Congress and while Trump is hitting the campaign trail with an aggressive schedule of rallies.”

“The latest price surge comes as President Trump mulls a 90-day ban on US diesel exports as he tries to keep pump prices down and shore up support ahead of November's midterm elections.”

“With farmers, who are about to start their autumn harvest season, the heartland constituency for Republicans, it isn’t surprising that their political representatives, mainly Republicans, are becoming anxious in the lead-up to November’s midterm elections.”

“The issue remains the primary driver for voters heading into the November 3 midterm elections, in which Trump's fellow Republicans must defend narrow majorities across both houses of Congress.”

“In Kansas, prominent Trump ally Kris Kobach, who is running for reelection as the state’s attorney general, said he has no plans to ask Trump for an endorsement before the midterm elections.”

“A political crisis For months, the Trump administration has claimed that fuel prices will drop sharply as soon as the war is over.”

“Trump’s claim comes as oil prices continue to soar in the seventh month of the Iran war, raising American fuel costs and inflation just weeks before crunch US midterm elections.”

“Today Trump told reporters that the Iranians are prolonging the war because of the U.S. midterm elections and that he expects the war on Iran will end and gas prices will come down as soon as the elections are over.”

“- Published US President Donald Trump has said he does not think the Iran war will end until after November's midterm elections, adding that oil prices will not come down until then.”

“The price of oil remains a significant concern for the White House as the midterm elections near.”

“President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly tried to downplay the effects of the Iran war, said that oil prices likely won't come down until after November's midterm elections.”

“But with the midterm elections now less than two months away, voters want answers on when the price of gas and other goods will go down.”

“Donald Trump’s energy chief hesitated to say whether gas prices would go up or down, with the midterms only two months away.”

“President Donald Trump is under pressure at home to end a war that is deeply unpopular, with high fuel prices dragging down his approval ratings and potentially eroding his party's control of Congress in midterm elections in November.”