Trump's fuel-price measures leave gasoline and diesel costs high
On October 22, 2026, US gasoline and diesel prices remained substantially higher than a year earlier as President Donald Trump promoted red-dye diesel, temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian diesel imports and announced a one-time $8 billion subsidy for farmers. AAA put gasoline at $4.29 a gallon, more than $1.25 above 2025, and diesel at $6.30, nearly 75% higher. Energy analysts said voters were unlikely to see relief before the November 3 midterms, while a Politico poll found that most voters polled would not likely be swayed to vote Republican even if gasoline fell by $1 a gallon.