https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-faces-highest-ever-election-day-gas-prices-how-they-compareContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-faces-highest-ever-election-day-gas-prices-how-they-comparehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-faces-highest-ever-election-day-gas-prices-how-they-compare#u184633Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:17:03 +0000American voters head to the polls for the midterm elections facing the highest Election Day gas prices in history, with the national average hitting an unprecedented $4.13 a gallon. Gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel all soared despite prior promises to slash energy costs, compounding the cost of living pressures driving voter turnout. The soaring pump prices and rising grocery costs, which climbed faster than the national average in top Senate race states, coincided with a sinking approval rating for President Trump.Why it mattersFuel costs serve as a powerful motivator for voters, and high price