https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/can-t-message-that-away-gop-frets-as-trump-administration-desperately-spins-record-high-diesel-pricesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/can-t-message-that-away-gop-frets-as-trump-administration-desperately-spins-record-high-diesel-priceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/can-t-message-that-away-gop-frets-as-trump-administration-desperately-spins-record-high-diesel-prices#u59326Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:40:11 +0000US diesel prices have hit a record average of $5.85 as wars in Iran and Ukraine disrupt fuel flows and destroy refineries. The surge is fueling inflation concerns and impacting the California economy, specifically affecting crops and trucking. While the Trump administration attempts to frame the situation as a managed crisis, GOP members have expressed concern that the price hikes cannot be solved through messaging. These costs present a significant political challenge for President Trump as the midterm elections approach.Why it mattersDiesel is a critical input for transportation and agricult