https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gas-prices-are-set-to-be-highest-for-any-election-day-in-u-s-historyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gas-prices-are-set-to-be-highest-for-any-election-day-in-u-s-historyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gas-prices-are-set-to-be-highest-for-any-election-day-in-u-s-history#u180141Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:55:12 +0000Gasoline prices reached the highest level for any Election Day in U.S. history as voters headed to the polls. Prices surpassed $4 for the first time on an Election Day, contradicting previous promises by Donald Trump to reduce energy costs. While some reports indicate a slight dip immediately preceding the midterms, gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel costs generally rose. These costs became a central issue in an election that saw Democrats retake majorities in the House and Senate, ending a federal government trifecta for the GOP.Why it mattersFuel costs often influence voter behavior during midte