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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bruce Golding

The midterms might be won or lost on a single issue: The gas tank

The recent surge in gas prices has experts saying the issue could drive the results of November's midterm elections — signaling trouble for Republicans as President Donald Trump admits relief won't likely come before then.

The average national cost of a gallon of regular unleaded topped $4.31 Monday, up 36 percent from more than $3.17 a year ago, according to AAA.

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