https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-quest-to-bring-down-gas-prices-ahead-of-the-midterms-is-not-going-greatContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-quest-to-bring-down-gas-prices-ahead-of-the-midterms-is-not-going-greathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-quest-to-bring-down-gas-prices-ahead-of-the-midterms-is-not-going-great#u129810Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:11:27 +0000President Donald Trump is attempting last-minute measures to reduce fuel prices before the midterm elections, but these efforts have not yet lowered costs. Trump has promised voters he can decrease prices, but data shows results have not materialized. Current actions include waiving the ban on tax-free dyed diesel on public roads and considering a gas-tax holiday. Despite these moves, 90% of Americans report that prices are the primary factor influencing their view of the economy.Why it mattersHigh fuel costs are a critical vulnerability for the administration heading into the midterms. The pr