Gas Prices
Gas prices are higher in many Democratic-led states, but state policies are only part of the gap
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AAA’s daily state averages show that gasoline prices in late May 2026 were generally higher in several Democratic-led states—particularly on the West Coast—than in many Republican-led states, reflecting a mix of state fuel taxes, boutique fuel requirements, supply constraints and broader oil-market forces.
Der europäische Gaspreis ist seit Dienstag um mehr als elf Prozent auf 49 Euro pro Megawattstunde gestiegen. Grund sind Angriffe auf Tanker in der Straße von Hormus.
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Several leading candidates in California’s 2026 governor’s race said in a CBS Los Angeles debate on April 28 that they oppose suspending the state’s 61.2-cent-per-gallon gasoline excise tax, even as average prices statewide hovered around $5.98 a gallon, according to AAA. Two Republican contenders backed a suspension, while two lower-polling Democrats said they would support temporary relief.